Temp gauge goes to red and engine tries to shut down....NOT overheating though?
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Temp gauge goes to red and engine tries to shut down....NOT overheating though?
My buddys 94 z28 has been doin this for a while. basically he sums it up as he drives for about 10 minutes fine then the temp gauge reads that its overheating. soon after he says that the engine has a hard time running, like the computer is trying to shut it down? It's not boiling over and hes positive its not overheating.
Dealership said its the instrument/gauge panel that needs to be replaced for $700......I call BS on that though..
Any ideas?
Dealership said its the instrument/gauge panel that needs to be replaced for $700......I call BS on that though..
Any ideas?
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If you're absolutely sure it isn't overheating, it might be the temp gauge sensor. There are 2 temp sensors: one in the water pump for the PCM, and one in the driver side cylinder head for the temp gauge. The one in the head goes directly to the gauge and not through the PCM, so it could be your problem.
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