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Old May 17th, 2008, 7:27 PM
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Default Factory Temp Gage-Retrofit=No Worky!

Has anyone else had the same problem?? Need Solution!!
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Recently installed a Eurosportgauge cluster of same year, motor, & transintomy "plain" '89 Celeb w/ the 'idiot' cluster, and also the factory sensor for temp. in the cyl. head; it all plugged-in, done.
What I am experiencing is: when starting, the temp gauge 'tachs out', and the reading on the gauge, in operation , never quite reaches 'normal' range, AND, the 'Temp' light glows dull red...
I know this is wrong, because I have owned (2) other Celebs,'86 & '88Euro, w/gauge pkg. factory, all V6 mtr., and gauge needle never moved @ start, and always read accurate, no glowing temp light...
So, what am I missing here?? Please HELP~GM
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Old May 19th, 2008, 10:16 PM
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Default RE: Factory Temp Gage-Retrofit=No Worky!

Is there a good ground going to the motor?
also might want to check the wire going to the sensor, make sure its not corroded or broken
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Yes, the sensor wires and plug are fine-oem gauge sensor from a working vehicle. I have visually checked the ground wires,they are in place; however, just last week the blower motor stopped running, andafter fuse check, went towires...connection was corroded. Cleaned and reconnected-works fine. DOH! [&:]Thanks for the simple reminder! I'll physically inspect the grounds~GM
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