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Temperature Coolant Gauge Low or Inoperative - GMT355 IP temperature

Subject:Temperature Coolant Gauge Low or Inoperative

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When servicing the vehicle with the VIN you entered, the following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the described symptoms.

Condition/Concern:

Customer may complain that the temperature gauge is inoperative or reads low.

Recommendation/Instructions:

The temperature gauge will not move until the engine temperature is over 160 degrees F. Warm engine to operating temperature. Monitor ECT sensor with the Tech 2. If the ECT reads 160 degrees or lower, the thermostat may be stuck open. Replace thermostat.

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Please follow this diagnosis process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed. If these steps do not resolve the condition, please contact GM TAC for further diagnostic assistance. This diagnostic approach was developed for the vehicle with the VIN you entered and should not be automatically be used for other vehicles with similar symptoms.

Models:

(2004 GMT355 Colorado Canyon S1 T1 )

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