GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Inspect the temperature switch and the circuit.

Is the temperature switch or the circuit faulty?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

2

Refer to Electrical.

Is the HOT lamp on, or is there a HIGH temperature gauge reading, with no loss of coolant?

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Go to Step 3

System Ok

3

Inspect the engine coolant thermostat.

Is the engine coolant thermostat stuck closed?

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Go to Step 4

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4

Replace the engine coolant thermostat. Refer to Engine Coolant Thermostat Replacement .

Is the HOT lamp on, or is there a HIGH temperature gauge reading, with no loss of coolant?

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System OK