Towing temp going up

[Derick]

The gauge is programmed to act like that so as not to send the soccer moms into the dealerships.

Is there a bcm mod to flash in actual motor temp to the gauge?

 

[Foggy]

Is there a bcm mod to flash in actual motor temp to the gauge?

Not that I'm aware of.. I use my diablosport display to watch the ACTUAL Temp..
And yes, from about 185-215 the factory gauge just shows "210" so it's really
buffered

 

[Derick]

Not that I'm aware of.. I use my diablosport display to watch the ACTUAL Temp..
And yes, from about 185-215 the factory gauge just shows "210" so it's really
buffered

Yeah I know...when I roll heavy I have a tablet attached to the windshield connected via torque pro to give me vital stats. Lovely to have, wish it was all built in.

 

[swathdiver]

Is there a bcm mod to flash in actual motor temp to the gauge?

Doubt it, that would be a cluster mod I believe. Wouldn't hurt to ask those fellas who modify the BCMs though, they know more than I do.

 

[97audia4]

Ran and got the water pump while there was a crash on track and installed it in the parking lot . Just finished 275 mile trip back home and never saw over 210 on the guage .

Trailer is a dual axle extra height and 5k total, I used tow haul mode and trans didn't go above 165 even on the long steep hills .

 

[97audia4]

Ran and got the water pump while there was a crash on track and installed it in the parking lot . Just finished 275 mile trip back home and never saw over 210 on the guage .

Trailer is a dual axle extra height and 5k total, I used tow haul mode and trans didn't go above 165 even on the long steep hills .

 

[swathdiver]

Ran and got the water pump while there was a crash on track and installed it in the parking lot . Just finished 275 mile trip back home and never saw over 210 on the guage .

Trailer is a dual axle extra height and 5k total, I used tow haul mode and trans didn't go above 165 even on the long steep hills .

Good to hear Jeff, great work too!

 

[CaptainAmerica1]

Glad you got it squared away Jeff!

 

[97audia4]

This makes for the third repair on the road away from home for me and all accessory related . Alternator , starter, ac compressor, water pump.

I'm going to be possibly looking to do the oil pump next before my next trip. I have noticed progressively lower and lower idle oil pressure over the last month . Nothing super alarming as it will run 45 and above all day long even on a hot day when the motor is 230 degrees pulling uphill at 4000 rpm.

 

[ftwflh]

Tow haul mode on up hill with 5k trailer temps keep going up with ac on. Temp went to 235 then I pulled over and went down right to 210. Did that twice but always went down . Most of the trip was uphill for 275 miles .

Have you thought of replacing the thermostat?

 

[89Suburban]

I don't understand, what happens when this pump fails? The impeller breaks loose from the shaft? Aren't they pressed on?