Coolant Temperature Gauge Accuracy Test
- Disconnect temperature gauge sending unit. Connect Red lead of Gauge Tester (J-33431) to Dark Green wire of temperature gauge electrical connector, and connect remaining lead to ground.
- Turn ignition on. Adjust gauge tester resistance dials first to 1400 ohms, then to 55 ohms. Temperature gauge should indicate cold then hot.
- If gauge operation is incorrect, check for poor connections and/or excessive resistance in wiring to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). Replace temperature gauge or IPC if wiring and connections are okay. If gauge operation is correct, replace temperature sending unit.