Assuming the Traverse control system works the same as GM Avalanche.....a fluky temperature sensor would not only delay the ECU starting or …Mar 29, 2022 · Very simple. Take off the plastic connector from the Coolant Temp sensor. Use a good torch-light to look into the inside of the connector and identify the small 2 female metal teeth-connectors. Take a pair of tweezers / long nose plyers and carefully press each of these teeth together.Check number 3 of n9cv's post for sure. If the gauge goes over your running 35 psi when you open the blue valve/left/low side on the gauge set it very well should take the freon. Turn the can upside down, it will help it go in faster because its liquid. Depending on the temp outside 35 psi is not bad, neither is 37 deg at the vent.I didn't know that the gauge temp was reading the coolant temperature. So that's probably why the temp was fluctuating. ... 2016 Colorado 4x4 CC SB V6 LT -- 2.5" AS level/lift w/diff drop. -- 265/70-17 Geolander GO15. ... fostering a collaborative space for an exchange of knowledge and camaraderie among Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon aficionados.1. Coolant Level Low. Insufficient coolant in the system can also lead to temperature gauge fluctuations. As air builds up in the cooling system, thermostat operation varies as well, causing the valve to open late. With the engine cool, remove the radiator cap and, if necessary, top off the system with fresh coolant.If the car temperature gauge goes up and down while driving, you can assume that there is a problem with the cooling system. It can be because of various issues, such as a stuck thermostat, blown head gasket, damaged water pump, broken radiator fan, and low coolant fluid.The temp gauge can't fluctuate that drastically without it being some sort of circuit/relay/sensor issue. I think something is throwing a bad voltage, confusing the car and it is dropping the a/c; just like it does when the car gets too hot, except this isn't a 'too hot' issue. ... GMC must've made a major engine change around 2016-17 because ...Temperature gauge Fluctuates. Jump to Latest Follow ... but I do and I monitor coolant temps with digital gauges. This is how I know the temp gauge with the diesel is a dummy, it reads like 197F all day long, towing, empty, flat ground, long grades. ... 2016 Colorado 4x4 CC SB V6 LT -- 2.5" AS level/lift w/diff drop. -- 265/70-17 Geolander GO15.2016 colorado, base model extended Cab. 4 cylinder Manual transmission Front wheel drive 102 k miles My truck is having intermittent overheating problems and each time this happens only last a few minutes at a time and rapidly start cooling down, this has happened few Tmes Since my truck had 11k miles.Yes, the trans already has the sensor, and the ecm/tcm is wired up and monitoring it, the IP just doesn't have a gauge to display the data. Swapping to an IP with the gauge will show it. 2004 Sierra 3500 dually, 6.0L extended cab, cab&chassis flatbed, upgraded to 4wd. 2012 Silverado 3500 dually, 6.0l, crew cab, long box replaced w flatbed.Normal operating temp on the 2.8L will have the temp gauge needle approx. halfway between 185 and 210. A t-stat stuck open will never get to that temp, even in summer time. Based on years of experience with various vehicles. A vehicle with the thermostat stuck "open" will rarely if ever overheat and the temp gauge will read well below normal.Oct 8, 2018 · Make sure the car had cooled down. I think the radiator cap is located under a shroud carefully open the cap. Start the car with the cap off and give it some time to get up to temp. When the thermostat opens up you should see the coolant level drop. You can then watch the coolant flow by in the radiator.Confirmed diagnostics indicate that when this happens it is related to the cooling system, in 1 of 2 items - either the coolant temp sensor or a failed thermostat. The symptoms include the steering error, the AC not working, the temp gauge pegged on "C" cold, and the thermostatic fan in front of the radiator running full tilt at high speed.Erratic temperature fluctuations could be caused by failed fan resistor or relay. A relay controls the power of the cooling fan, while the resistor controls when the fan turns on or off. In the first case, the fan can turn on and off randomly, stay on all the time or fail to turn on at all. In the other case, the fan can randomly turn on and ...Apr 5, 2013 ... The temp gauge should sit around the same spot though when driving along. If its flunctuating a lot whilst driving along, then theres probably ...I watched the obd2 temp readings fluctuate. It sat around 208, then slowly climb up to 228 or so, stay there a few minutes, then drop back down to around 205 or so. The temp range fluctuation doesn't happen fast, it'll take 15-20 minutes to complete one "cycle". I've pulled off the road and the fan is running.2016 colorado, base model extended Cab. 4 cylinder Manual transmission Front wheel drive 102 k miles My truck is having intermittent overheating problems and each time this happens only last a few minutes at a time and rapidly start cooling down, this has happened few Tmes Since my truck had 11k miles.Fluctuating Temperature Gauge. As the title says. The temperature gauge fluctuates between 80-120 sitting in traffic quickly. It does not stay at 120 for a long time, maybe like a blink then goes back quickly to 85-100. It is like jumping to 120 then goes down in a second. Serpentine Belt replaced few weeks ago.Coolant temperature issues and questions. I use torque pro app. I've noticed these issues. Torque reads 95* when the dash gauge starts climbing off the 160* mark. When the gauge is maxed at 195*. Torque reads 160*. Torque will hit 190* before the thermostat opens up. Then averages 175* for the remainder of the trip.MK3 1.6 TDCI Temperature gauge fluctuates. I've had my focus for eight months now, and since January, the temperature gauge fluctuates whilst driving. I've changed the following already: coolant, thermostat, temp sensor already, water pump, cambelt + tensioners, and battery as that was on the way out. Strangely on a long run of about 75 miles ...2005-2009 Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Silverado Classic, Suburban, Tahoe 2005-2009 GMC Sierra, Sierra Classic, Yukon Models Voltmeter Fluctuation Condition: Some customers may comment that the voltmeter is fluctuating between 12 and 14 volts on their full size pickup or utility vehicle.Dec 20, 2018 · Check your coolant level for sure first. There is not a low coolant level warning sensor on the Gen 1 Cruze. The Gen 2 is quite consistent at 185F. 2018 Cruze Turbo Diesel Sedan 1.6L 9T50. 2019 Cruze Turbo Diesel Hatch 1.6L 9T50. 2014 Cruze Turbo Diesel 2.0L AF40-6 (Sold) 38.2MPG DIC Lifetime Average. Save Share.The 2017 Chevrolet Traverse has 1 problems reported for fuel gauge fluctuates. Average failure mileage is 150 miles. ... GM to Replace Engines in 2023 Colorado, Silverado 1500, ...Service type. Temperature gauge is maxed out Inspection. Estimate. $99.99. Shop/Dealer Price. $110.24 - $117.94. Show example Chevrolet Colorado Temperature gauge is maxed out Inspection prices. Your car's engine needs to maintain the right operating temperature. As it runs, it creates immense amounts of heat.16WhiteColly. Sounds like a bad sensor, a thermostat would usually not stick and free up like that repeatedly. Your thermostat is at least a 195 if not 203, so it will run near the high side of the guage, use your scan tool to compare the guage reading to the actual reading. Out of temp. reading will shut the A/C down.I would remove the thermostat and put it in a pan of water . Place the pan on the stove with cooking thermometer in it. Turn on the heat and watch the thermostat. It should start to open at about 180 and be fully open at about 185. Then turn off the heat and watch again. It should be fully closed at around 178.If your car temperature gauge shows the temperature going up and down and fluctuating there are a lot of possibilities that can cause this issue and problems...A common reason your car temperature gauge goes up and down, and no heat is emitted, is that your cooling system is faulty. You may want to check out clogged components such as the heater core, radiator hose, coolant level, thermostat, or water pump. The coolant passageway might be blocked with sediments or rust.I have a 2013 Chevy Malibu 2.5 Lt. recently after an oiled change, the fan is running at full speed as soon as I start the car and a message appears on the dash the reads something like ac is turned of to avoid engine overheat. The fans stay in at full speed for a bout 2 mins s after I turn off the car. Also the temperature gauge stays stuck on ...Get ratings and reviews for the top 7 home warranty companies in Chevy Chase, MD. Helping you find the best home warranty companies for the job. Expert Advice On Improving Your Hom...Pre-Power Stroke Diesel (7.3L IDI & 6.9L) - Temperature gauge fluctuation (goes full pegged, then back to normal) - Hi. I have a 1984 F250 Diesel 4x4 Supercab with an Auto trans and I'm having a problem with my water temperature gauge. Specifically, it will sometimes creep up to the edge of the Hot range and sometimes...2016 temp gauge not working, radiator fan runs constantly, 3.6L. All of a sudden, the temperature gauge doesn't work (stuck on "L") and the radiator fan runs on high as soon as the car is started. The fan continues to run for a few minutes after shutting off the car. The auto stop/start feature also is disabled.10533 posts · Joined 2017. #10 · May 2, 2023. Oil pressure drops as the oil warms up. The oil pressure will be highest shortly after cold start and will drop as it reaches operating temperature, that is 100% normal due to how oil viscosity vs temperature works. * 2017 GMC Canyon Denali CCLB 4x4.My car has a fluctuating temp gauge reading, it DOES NOT go past 185 degrees and will drop two notches on occasion . This started two days ago; while driving the temp gauge dropped from around 160 to 100 degrees and only popped back up a notch or two while at a redlight. ... Chevy Impala SS Forum. 1.9M posts 43.3K members Since 2000 A forum ...The temperature gauge on my Leon 1.8T had started to fluctuate. I checked the temperature on the climate control panel, channel 51, and it sat a steady 90... Home. News Reviews. Forums. ... Last edited: Nov 30, 2016. matt_s 4 8 15 16 23 42. Dec 23, 2004 651 16.Check out our DIY Raptor Club store https://teespring.com/stores/diy-raptor-club2. Finding Out if the Temperature Problem Is Your Engine or Your Gauge. Unfortunately, when the temperature gauge reads too low, too high, or fluctuates, you don't know whether something is wrong with the engine, the gauge, or something else—unless the gauge is in the red zone and you see steam coming out from under the hood, of course.Make sure the car had cooled down. I think the radiator cap is located under a shroud carefully open the cap. Start the car with the cap off and give it some time to get up to temp. When the thermostat opens up you should see the coolant level drop. You can then watch the coolant flow by in the radiator.Anyway, let us know what you find. Adding Dex is easier than changing the tstat. RIP 2016 Colorado LT Crew Cab SB 4x4. GM front deflector,PE Bedlocker power bed cover,Weathertech mud guards,GM off-road steps,Zone 1.25 lift w/ 1in rear blocks and 265/70-17 BFG KO2s. SOON 2016 ZR2 Bison CC SB.Location. Ohio. Mine's been doing that. I have a 99 Tahoe 4 door 4x4. Between the driver's side rear door and the rear wheel above the frame, you'll find a bolt. This is where the fuel pump/sender is grounded. From what I was told, the flickering is a grounding issue. I took that bolt off and then took a dremmel with a sanding drum to the surface.This can also be caused by a failing water pump, or an issue with the cooling fans. If either of these components are working out of turn, the engine’s temperature will follow. You can hear the fans when they kick on, and if they are turning on when this happens, you should look into them first.temperature gauge is fluctuating while driving. its cold out now 10-20*and the temperature gauge is fluctuating up - Dodge 2005 Grand Caravan question ... May 02, 2016 • 2008 Peugeot 308 1.6. 0 helpful. ... Oct 16, 2009 • 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. 1 helpful. 1 answer.Chandler219 Discussion starter. 26 posts · Joined 2018. #1 · Dec 5, 2022. I just had my truck at dealer for no temp reading and fan running max. I was surprised they told me thermostat housing. I thought it was the block temp sensor but didn't think thermostat. How can that housing make the gauge not read? 2019 3.6v6 zr2.In order of probability: 1) Low coolant. But if you constantly add fluid, you have a big problem, 2) Broken T-Stat blocking coolant flow, 3) Broken fan, 4) Broken water pump and 5) Fouled internal surface of radiator. Assuming (1), (3) and (5) can be checked out, you are left with (2) and (4). I would remove the T-Stat and run the engine ...ntoddsinclair Discussion starter. 1 post · Joined 2022. #1 · Apr 19, 2022. Hi: We have a 2016 Traverse. Lately, it's been intermittently losing the temp gauge while driving (points due south) then, when my wife gets home and turns off the key, the fan goes full-bore for about a minute before it turns off. Start it up, and it's fine again.I have a 2017 Colorado with the 2.5 L i4 gas engine. During past summer when weather was around 90-100+ F. temperature gauge seemed stable just under the 210 deg. (middle mark) even when sitting in traffic jam and trans. fluid temp got to 190 F. Now weather is is 80 F or below, so not using the A/C. Noticing when sitting at stop light coolant ...An oil pressure gauge can fluctuate for many reasons, including an actual automotive problem as well as reasons like fluctuation in oil temperatures. In most cases, the gauge will ...Hi John. That is actually normal for this vehicle. The thermostat doesnt even fully open until 225. 2008 Chevy Truck Colorado 4WD Pressure, Vacuum and Temperature Vehicle Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Cooling System Thermostat Specifications Pressure, Vacuum and Temperature PRESSURE, VACUUM AND TEMPERATURE The thermostat should begin to open at ..... 90°C (194°F).2005 Chevy Colorado 4WD LS Crew Cab Z71, Dark Green Metallic 2008 Saturn Astra XR3, Arctic White ... and see if the heater in the truck fluctuates based on the temperature guage. If it get's cooler whn you drive over 40miles and the guages goes down, then it is defenatly the thermostat, if the heater stays constant hot, then probably guage ...Drove it around for about 10 mins and the car stayed at 210 on the gauge (as it should) and the a/c worked fine. This lasted for 2 days and then it went back to dropping the water temp, killing the a/c. My thoughts are of course electrical. The temp gauge can't fluctuate that drastically without it being some sort of circuit/relay/sensor issue.14503 posts · Joined 2017. #2 · Feb 13, 2023. it is behind the grill, dead center on the vertical bracket. there is a sticky on it. oh, welcome tothe forum. 2017 Deep Woods Green ZR2 CCTruxedo Titanium/Sentry cover Go Rhino RB20 running boards, Falken AT3W P265/70/17 -Previously Toyo AT2 285/70/17 , 589FAB level Bull Rings, under carriage led ...1723 posts · Joined 2014. #2 · Aug 10, 2016. I think your 2011 may have an issue. Mine was like that and had poor heat in winter. Eventually it threw a thermostat code and I replaced it. Now it hovers right around there middle when warmed up in summer. 2018 Ram 1500 4X4 Crew Cab Bighorn (5.7 Hemi)I get different volt reading when I measure the battery vs what the dash gage reads. It is off by like 3-4 volts, ... 2016 Colorado 4x4 CC SB V6 LT -- 2.5" AS level/lift w/diff drop. -- 265/70-17 Geolander GO15. ... fostering a collaborative space for an exchange of knowledge and camaraderie among Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon ...Not sure what thread this is so at risk of repeating myself. I hooked scanner to it today, Coolant temp was normal. Then all of a sudden the temp gauge stops working and the coolant temp reads -40 on the scanner. (on a 90 degree day) IF the coolant temp sensor is working (its new) then the signal from the sensor is having problems at the ...This concern may be from the evaporator freezing up due to the evaporator temperature sensor being biased. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to replace the evaporator temperature sensor. 2015 - 2020 Ford F150 - Fluctuating Temperature Gauge Issues - I have a 2016 F150 3.5L Ecoboost that keeps having issues with ...Method 1: Replacing With A New Thermostat Valve. Thermostats are very fragile and cause instability of the car temperature gauge. Fortunately, this inexpensive part can be replaced easily, even at home, if you follow the steps below. Turn off the engine and let your car rest for about 15 minutes.10533 posts · Joined 2017. #2 · May 7, 2023. The more common problem is the thermostat sticking open, the temp sensor is rarely the issue. Your truck's behavior likely means it also has a check engine light on and a P0128 code set. Replace the thermostat and you should be back to normal, IMO. Sent from my SM-S918U using Tapatalk.Temp gauge reads 160 and fan stays on. Picked up a 17 colorado WT 3.6 V6 earlier this year and over the weekend the temp gauge was not moving and kept reading 160 and the engine fan ran for about 5 mins after the engine shut off. I haven't ran codes yet, going to do that after work today, but there is no check engine light.If you're used to a ford, it will look like it fluctuates a lot. As mentioned above, most Ford oil gauges are merely low pressure switches. ... 2015 Chevrolet Colorado Z71. ... 2016 White Colorado LT 2WD Ext. Cab. 3.6L V6 6 Spd. Automatic with Dipstick, Pedal Commander, BakFlip G2 Tonneau, Elite CC, Tow Mirrors, Cargo Floor, DeeZee Bed Mat ...On Wednesday I noticed my car's temp gauge reading at bottom while driving down the highway. The air conditioner was also non-functional. ... Jul 22, 2016 at 20:33. The dealership cleared the history codes. The engine is a 3.6L and the AC is automatic.It's very intermittent, I am having the same issue with my 2015 Yukon slt. All fans began running (temp gauge at zero, fans ran when vehicle was turned off and continued to run when restarted) I have 166k miles. I replaced the coolent temp sensor and it seemed to have fixed the problem for a couple of weeks.14224 posts · Joined 2014. #11 · Nov 28, 2016. Note: You can set your temperature at anything you want, and leave it set at a specific temperature. If you have the automatic HVAC/climate control and are running it in auto mode, the door is going to move to adjust the inside temperature.Empty it went from 100F over ambient down to 80F over ambient and towing it went from 210-220F down to 199F on average when cruising on the freeway. Coolent temps unaffected. Trans temp still fine in the winter. There is an opening on the passenger side near the panels that is for the engine intake.One very cold morning (zero degrees F)after sitting in the drive way all night, the coolant temp gauge started fluxuating while I was driving. Up until this time the truck …2016 chevy cruze temp gauge fluctuating. So my 2016 chevy cruze temp gauge is fluctuating from a tic below the middle to a few ticks above middle and just recently so high it would turn off my ac. I've checked the coolant and I'm full, no leaks in the lines and I've changed my water pump already.Drives 2016 Sunset Orange Trax LT1 1.4L Turbo auto 3GNCJPSB8GL142716. ... but I never had one that did that. It's definitely hotter over the gauges than the rest of the dash. cj . Save Share. Like. 0 Reply. ellen Corbman. ... 2018 Chevrolet Volt Ambient Temp Sensor - AC Delco Ambient Temp Sensor and it still does not work .Press the AUTO button. This may be located on the centerstack, within the climate app on your infotainment screen or in both places. Locations vary by vehicle; check your Owner's Manual. Set your desired temperature. The system is designed to adjust the fan speed, air flow distribution and delivered air temperature to quickly and efficiently ...Get ratings and reviews for the top 7 home warranty companies in Chevy Chase, MD. Helping you find the best home warranty companies for the job. Expert Advice On Improving Your Hom...#1 · Mar 31, 2021. While driving 2015 traverse the temp gauge has started jumping around a lot. It will run at the middle 210 mark then instantly drop to the 170-180 area, and then …Jul 9, 2017 · If the one out is the CTS, then the vehicle will disable the coolant temperature gauge, ... Currently: 2022 Chevy Blazer 2019 Colorado LT 2016 SS Sedan 2001 Trans AmI read the previous posts and answers and found them very useful. My problem is that I changed the thermostat and the temperature sensor on the side of the radiator on my 2013 Chevy Malibu LT 2.5L and the temperature gauge is sometimes showing on cold and stays there even after driving the car for 10-15 min or on hot with "engine overheated, idle engine".Apparently pulling the intake manifold or thermostat housing to access the sensor is what's commonly necessary... Here's how to build your own tool to avoid ...Here's the symptom list: -When RPM's drop below 1k, Oil Gauge drops to 0 and lights come on. -When RPM's go back above 1k, everything goes back to normal. -Only occurs when coolant temp has reached around 210. -At first only occurred on occasion. -Over time, occurred every time I drove.2008 chevy silverado 1500: temp gauge stays..cooling fans..anti freeze 2008 chevy silverado 1500 4X4 this morning display came on engine hot shut a/c down temp gauge stays on 160 and does not move. both cooling fans running. anti freeze is at correct level and motor is n …This can also be caused by a failing water pump, or an issue with the cooling fans. If either of these components are working out of turn, the engine’s temperature will follow. You can hear the fans when they kick on, and if they are turning on when this happens, you should look into them first.cooling fan will not come on until about 230 degrees, if fans still do not work. check the fuses and relay. if ok then run a wire to fan from battery.on fan side connection, run a wire from battery positive to fan connection. run a wire from negative to ground connection.if fan will not come on it is either bad or the coolant temp, sensor is ...Chevrolet cruze owners manual: engine coolant temperature gaugeCruze gauges chevrolet lt rs gtcarlot I have a 2013 chevrolet cruze that says "ac off due to high engineGauge temperature coolant engine cruze shows gif owners chevrolet manual. Cruze gauges 39k speedometerColorado chevy gauge temp idle Cruze due ac image0 off high chevy ...The WT would have a manual heater control as opposed to the automatic control from the higher trim trucks. 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