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Cethern · 07-13-2004, 11:30 PM

Ok when I got this K5 the temp guage didn't work so I got a new sending unit and added a new wire from the one I think was the right one. and went to see how hot I was getting and the darn thing just pegged it self like it was grounded some how.
The best I can think of is the guage is bad. any ideas?

Next question is about the darn door on the drivers side is a ***** to close or open and it doesn't really close all the way. it look like everything lines up ok. could it be a bad door thingy. I'm about ready to stop by a body shop and ask them to look at it lol. I'm killing the door with my Shoulder and not really do that much good either.
Thanks for any ideas Guys and Gals.

Cethern
From these pic's you can see the temp unit and which wire I hooked back up from the book it looked to be the right one.

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-14-2004, 05:00 AM

I HAVE NO IDEA ABOUT THE TEMP THING, SORRY

U SAID UR DOOR APPEARS 2 LINE UP BUT IS HARD 2 OPEN AND CLOSE
WATCH UR WINDSHEILD FRAME WHEN IT OPENS, IF IT MOVES WHEN U
OPEN UR DOOR IT IS STRUCTURAL, (ROCKER BOXES, CAB FLOOR, ETC.)
IF YOUR WINDSHEILD FRAME DOES NOT MOVE IT IS PROBABLY IN THE
HINGES ON THE DOOR OR BODY THEMSELVES, PM GEE_EMM (EXPERT

)

Cethern · 07-14-2004, 09:30 AM

When I get back home I'll spend more time looking at the darn thing.

Thanks for the imput

Cethern

bouncytruck · 07-14-2004, 11:36 AM

Also, check your body mounts. The doors can be hard to close if the body mounts are shot.

red71cheyenne · 07-14-2004, 12:12 PM

The temp guage works the other way. If the connection is open, then it will peg out. If it is shorted to ground it will drop to zero. So do a continuity check on the wire coming from the sender to the wiring block, then from the block to the dash harness. Do you have the wiring diagram? There is one on the FAQ section of the board. It will help you trace the wiring. That should be your only problem. If the guage itself was bad, it would never move. Let us know how it turns out, Jeff.

smokekiki · 07-14-2004, 12:13 PM

For the temp gauge,make sure Your grounds are in place.There is a ground from the panel to the dash.

Cethern · 07-14-2004, 03:25 PM

When I got the truck the gauge was all most where it is now it only moved after I did what I did... I'll check everything again I'm sure I have the right green wire but I could be wrong it has happend before lol.

Smokekiki.. The ground behind the dash is something I need to look at I'm sure whom ever had the truck painted had the dash out and could of messed something up.

Thanks for the idea On the body mounts Bouncy I want new ones anyway.

Cethern

mister.freeze · 07-19-2004, 05:02 PM

Temp senders come in different resistance ranges. I overheated once and melted one, and had the same problem whenI replaced it. Go get another one and try it. I don't know if there are different pn's or what. Check the ohm resistance and cross that at the auto parts store. Your wiring is probable OK.

Cethern · 07-22-2004, 09:46 PM

I guess I'll try another one just for the fun of it. then I'll get a new guage if that doesn't work.
thanks all the imput guys

Cethern

1970blazin · 07-22-2004, 10:04 PM

Where is this ground wire that everyone talks about for the dash cluster?? I need to check mine cause my temp guage and fuel guage and dash lights aren't working...Thanks!
Diane

Cethern · 07-22-2004, 10:09 PM

I'm not to sure of that myself. I'm guessing you have made sure the plug is in good?

Ceth

skid · 07-22-2004, 10:27 PM

Make sure your sending unit is for a gauge, not a warning light. The warning light sending units will peg the gauges.

Cethern · 07-22-2004, 11:05 PM

Well it pegged the gauge the first time I turned the key.....I know I told that goof I had Gauges.
thanks Skid

Ceth

07-13-2004, 11:30 PM	#1
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 636	A question or two Ok when I got this K5 the temp guage didn't work so I got a new sending unit and added a new wire from the one I think was the right one. and went to see how hot I was getting and the darn thing just pegged it self like it was grounded some how. The best I can think of is the guage is bad. any ideas? Next question is about the darn door on the drivers side is a ***** to close or open and it doesn't really close all the way. it look like everything lines up ok. could it be a bad door thingy. I'm about ready to stop by a body shop and ask them to look at it lol. I'm killing the door with my Shoulder and not really do that much good either. Thanks for any ideas Guys and Gals. Cethern From these pic's you can see the temp unit and which wire I hooked back up from the book it looked to be the right one. Attached Images __________________ 72 K5 that needs lots of parts.. 71 GMC 3/4 4x4 That doesn't need much which is a good thing I don't think I could aford another money pit...

07-14-2004, 05:00 AM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	I HAVE NO IDEA ABOUT THE TEMP THING, SORRY U SAID UR DOOR APPEARS 2 LINE UP BUT IS HARD 2 OPEN AND CLOSE WATCH UR WINDSHEILD FRAME WHEN IT OPENS, IF IT MOVES WHEN U OPEN UR DOOR IT IS STRUCTURAL, (ROCKER BOXES, CAB FLOOR, ETC.) IF YOUR WINDSHEILD FRAME DOES NOT MOVE IT IS PROBABLY IN THE HINGES ON THE DOOR OR BODY THEMSELVES, PM GEE_EMM (EXPERT ) __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

07-14-2004, 09:30 AM	#3
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 636	When I get back home I'll spend more time looking at the darn thing. Thanks for the imput Cethern __________________ 72 K5 that needs lots of parts.. 71 GMC 3/4 4x4 That doesn't need much which is a good thing I don't think I could aford another money pit...

07-14-2004, 11:36 AM	#4
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Also, check your body mounts. The doors can be hard to close if the body mounts are shot. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

07-14-2004, 12:12 PM	#5
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	The temp guage works the other way. If the connection is open, then it will peg out. If it is shorted to ground it will drop to zero. So do a continuity check on the wire coming from the sender to the wiring block, then from the block to the dash harness. Do you have the wiring diagram? There is one on the FAQ section of the board. It will help you trace the wiring. That should be your only problem. If the guage itself was bad, it would never move. Let us know how it turns out, Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

07-14-2004, 12:13 PM	#6
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	For the temp gauge,make sure Your grounds are in place.There is a ground from the panel to the dash. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

07-14-2004, 03:25 PM	#7
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 636	When I got the truck the gauge was all most where it is now it only moved after I did what I did... I'll check everything again I'm sure I have the right green wire but I could be wrong it has happend before lol. Smokekiki.. The ground behind the dash is something I need to look at I'm sure whom ever had the truck painted had the dash out and could of messed something up. Thanks for the idea On the body mounts Bouncy I want new ones anyway. Cethern __________________ 72 K5 that needs lots of parts.. 71 GMC 3/4 4x4 That doesn't need much which is a good thing I don't think I could aford another money pit...

07-19-2004, 05:02 PM	#8
mister.freeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 733	Temp senders come in different resistance ranges. I overheated once and melted one, and had the same problem whenI replaced it. Go get another one and try it. I don't know if there are different pn's or what. Check the ohm resistance and cross that at the auto parts store. Your wiring is probable OK. __________________ '72 K5, known as 'the Fox.'

07-22-2004, 09:46 PM	#9
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 636	I guess I'll try another one just for the fun of it. then I'll get a new guage if that doesn't work. thanks all the imput guys Cethern __________________ 72 K5 that needs lots of parts.. 71 GMC 3/4 4x4 That doesn't need much which is a good thing I don't think I could aford another money pit...

07-22-2004, 10:04 PM	#10
1970blazin Blazerless:-( Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 1,612	Where is this ground wire that everyone talks about for the dash cluster?? I need to check mine cause my temp guage and fuel guage and dash lights aren't working...Thanks! Diane __________________ 1970blazin 1970 CST Blazer-Orig. Dark Blue-SOLD Progress Pics of Blazer for sale

07-22-2004, 10:09 PM	#11
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 636	I'm not to sure of that myself. I'm guessing you have made sure the plug is in good? Ceth __________________ 72 K5 that needs lots of parts.. 71 GMC 3/4 4x4 That doesn't need much which is a good thing I don't think I could aford another money pit...

07-22-2004, 10:27 PM	#12
skid Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Left Coast Posts: 254	Make sure your sending unit is for a gauge, not a warning light. The warning light sending units will peg the gauges. __________________ Toys: 72 K5 Blazer 74 Vette

07-22-2004, 11:05 PM	#13
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 636	Well it pegged the gauge the first time I turned the key.....I know I told that goof I had Gauges. thanks Skid Ceth __________________ 72 K5 that needs lots of parts.. 71 GMC 3/4 4x4 That doesn't need much which is a good thing I don't think I could aford another money pit...



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