1997 k1500 water temp gauge on the intrument panel

• 2023-04-06

We can install a water temp gauge on the 1997 k1500 intrument panel. The water temperature sensor of the pickup truck 1997 k1500 is next to the thermostat. There are two located next to the thermostat, one displaying the water temperature and the other being the water temperature alarm sensor. If you turn off the engine after heating the car (without driving), remove the wire from one of the sensors, and the water temperature gauge shows, then the one you removed is the high temperature alarm sensor, and the other is the water temperature display sensor. 

Replace the water temperature sensor. If the boiler is not turned on and only shows high water temperature, it may also be caused by inaccurate water temperature sensors. Replace the water temperature sensor. Replace the thermostat. The thermostat cannot be opened , causing the cold and hot water to not circulate. After the water temperature reaches 90 degrees , open the engine compartment cover and touch the water pipe near the engine to get hot (be careful of being hot). If the water tank is not hot , it means that the water is not circulating . Both sides are hot . Otherwise, the thermostat needs to be replaced. 

Replace the water pump. The water pump is the most expensive, so it needs to be replaced last. The fan blades of the water pump have been damaged, fallen off, or blocked over time. I have witnessed with my own eyes that there are many adhesive strips twisted inside the water pump of my car. The water pump is not working properly and cannot circulate, causing the water temperature to rise rapidly. This requires replacing the water pump. 

Sometimes the pickup truck 1997 k150 engine water temperature cannot rise, usually due to the good heat dissipation of the water tank. In winter, when the car walks, there is a lot of cold air , so the water tank is cold and the temperature cannot rise. When driving a pickup truck 1997 k150 in hot summer weather , avoid excessive engine temperature and pay attention to changes in the water temp gauge at all times . Generally, it should not exceed 95 ℃, especially when the pickup truck is heavy or driving on mountainous roads . It is even more important to prevent the engine from overheating.