B3000 4WD V6-3.0L OHV (1995)
Temperature Gauge: All Technical Service Bulletins
Temperature Gauge - Fluctuates
Bulletin No. 014/98
Issued 11/04/98
Revised
Category
T(09)
Applicable Model/s
1995-96 B-Series
Subject
GAUGE FLUCTUATES
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
All 1995-96 B-Series.
DESCRIPTION
The temperature gauge may fluctuate when the thermostat opens, particularly during engine warm up. This may be caused by an over-sensitive
temperature sending unit to gauge signal. A modified sending unit/gauge kit is now available.
Customers complaining of this concern should have their vehicle repaired according to the following procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1.
Verify customer complaint.
2.
Perform normal cooling system diagnostic procedures per the Workshop Manual.
3.
If the cooling system is operating properly and slight gauge fluctuation has been observed, install service kit.
4.
Remove the existing water temperature sending unit located near the thermostat housing.
5.
Remove temperature gauge per Workshop Manual page 5-26 and BETM pages C1-48 & C1-50.
Note
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Temperature sending unit, gauge and slosh module are packaged together as a kit and must be replaced together.
6.
Verify repair.
