TEMP GAUGE NEEDLE FLUCTUATION DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1984 Fiero

Some temperature needle fluctuation is normal during warm up. If the gauge continues to fluctuate between 180 DEG F and 220 DEG F after the engine is completely warm (15 minutes of driving), the fullowing items should be checked.

1. Verify that the coolant level is correct.

2. Check cooling fan operation.

3. Verify gauge operation using the CCC-EFI scan tool. If the condition persists after verifying the above, the heater core may be partially plugged. Drain the cooling system, renove the beater hoses at the heater connections and back flush the core.

IMPORTANT: When refilling the cooling system on the Fiero, it should be completely filled and the reservoir filled to 1/2 inch from the top. The engine should be warmed until the engine cooling fan comes on (heater in Off mode), allowed to cool down and refilled as necessary. Keep the coolant level in the overflow reservoir well above the cold level as the system may continue to take in coolant for one or two more heating cycles.

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