Скачать или смотреть 1994-1996 Caprice/9C1/Impala SS Temperature Gauge cluster diagnosis, Part 1

This video covers some basic functionality of the temperature gauge in the '94, '95 and '96 Caprice (sedan, wagon, and 9C1) and '94-'95 Impala SS digital instrument cluster.

There are some key concepts discussed here, including the fact that the gauge should never read below "C", even if the sensor or wiring is bad.

Hopefully this will help others troubleshoot non-functional or erratic temperature gauges. This assumes that other checks and tests have been performed such as checking the sensor itself (in the passenger side engine block), connector, and wiring leading to it.

But I prefer to instruct people that if the gauge reads below "C" at any given time, then there is definitely an issue with the gauge itself too. Temperature gauge issues are very common on high mileage 9C1 cars.

This is Part 1 which investigates a malfunctioning 9C1 gauge.

Part 2 compares the malfunctioning 9C1 gauge with a functioning gauge from a station wagon. In part 2, I also discuss the calibration procedure that I recommend using if the gauge does not sit exactly on "C" when the engine is cold.

Pay no attention the speedometer itself. You will see random odometer readings throughout the video. This is not anything I did with editing. It is just a bad and malfunctioning odometer, showing random mileage. This is also common and requires the odometer board to be serviced and/or rebuilt.



Disclaimer: I am not a professional mechanic by trade. If you blow up your car or kill yourself, please do not hold me accountable. If you are not comfortable with DIY car mechanics, please consult an ASE Certified Mechanic.