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    Had my 160 Thermostat put in. Even after adjusting the computer settings with my hypertech i keep having problems. My air temperature guages stopped working and the fan stays on all the time. I've heard that the 160 thermo won't let the car warm up to the proper tempature in cold weather. I'm think that could be it..

    Is this messing up my car in anyway?
    is there a way to fix the problem?
    Dave<br />2001 Pewter Y-87 Camaro<br />K & N Air Charger, SLP Cold Air Induction Package, 3\" SLP Loudmouth, Magnaflow Cat, SLP Center Quad Tip Exhaust kit, Hypertech Power Programmer II, SLP Air Tempature Module

  • #2
    to make the best use of a 160* degree thermostat you also have to adjust your fan on and off points.

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    • #3
      How do I do that?
      Dave<br />2001 Pewter Y-87 Camaro<br />K & N Air Charger, SLP Cold Air Induction Package, 3\" SLP Loudmouth, Magnaflow Cat, SLP Center Quad Tip Exhaust kit, Hypertech Power Programmer II, SLP Air Tempature Module

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      • #4
        HPTuners or DHP.

        i don't remember if the hypertech can do it or not... probably not.

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        • #5
          no...

          the issue is you have a '01-'02 they have an issue with the temp guage going crazy with 160* stat, you need to delete the code via hptuners/dhp. Or I believe you can put a resistor some where to fix it. Do a search on it.
          -Eric<br /><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/mustangeater82\" target=\"_blank\">2000 NBM V6 Camaro 5-speed</a> T-top <i>converted</i><br /><b>14.467@95.45mph</b> <i>$0 in mods</i><br /><i>The member formerly known as MustangEater8251</i>

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          • #6
            OK cool. Thanks! Is this doing any damage to my car?
            Dave<br />2001 Pewter Y-87 Camaro<br />K & N Air Charger, SLP Cold Air Induction Package, 3\" SLP Loudmouth, Magnaflow Cat, SLP Center Quad Tip Exhaust kit, Hypertech Power Programmer II, SLP Air Tempature Module

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            • #7
              not that I can think of, just a sensor glitch, but I am not an expert on it, only briefly looked into it since it doesn't apply to me.
              -Eric<br /><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/mustangeater82\" target=\"_blank\">2000 NBM V6 Camaro 5-speed</a> T-top <i>converted</i><br /><b>14.467@95.45mph</b> <i>$0 in mods</i><br /><i>The member formerly known as MustangEater8251</i>

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              • #8
                - For those with 2000 and newer 3800 vehicles, your PCM will not be happy with a 160°F thermostat. After a few drive cycles, you'll trigger DTC P0128 because your PCM won't think your engine is warming up properly. There are three ways to circumvent this. First, you can opt for the 180°F thermostat. Second, you can simply unplug the IAT and substitute an 18k-Ohm resistor. This will prevent the PCM from ever running it's test. Or third, you can have your PCM custom programmed.
                From www.intense-racing.com
                \'97 Firebird 3.8 ... 1/4 mile = 12.50 (minutes)

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                • #9
                  ma4life = correct. I have 18kohm resistors if you need one.
                  2002 5-spd NBM Camaro
                  Details: www.1lev6.com

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                  • #10
                    Contact foff667, he has HPTuners for your year and can delete the code.

                    g
                    2002 Pewter V6 Camaro M5 <br /><br />Quickest stock-motor N/A V6 4th Gen F-body.<br />2nd Quickest N/A V6 4th Gen F-body overall.<br />mods: Gear, weight reduction, tuning <br /><br />Fear the Gear. 13.585 @ 100.05 1.827 60\'<br /><br /><br /><a href=\"http://www.NJFBOA.org\" target=\"_blank\">www.NJFBOA.org</a>

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                    • #11
                      OK great guys thanks for the info!
                      Dave<br />2001 Pewter Y-87 Camaro<br />K & N Air Charger, SLP Cold Air Induction Package, 3\" SLP Loudmouth, Magnaflow Cat, SLP Center Quad Tip Exhaust kit, Hypertech Power Programmer II, SLP Air Tempature Module

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by ma4life:
                        - For those with 2000 and newer 3800 vehicles,
                        Me and another local guy have been running 160* stats in our 2000 for a little while, no problems.

                        also if FOff67 gives you a decent price and isn't to far, have him delete it, and lower the cooling fan temps.
                        -Eric<br /><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/mustangeater82\" target=\"_blank\">2000 NBM V6 Camaro 5-speed</a> T-top <i>converted</i><br /><b>14.467@95.45mph</b> <i>$0 in mods</i><br /><i>The member formerly known as MustangEater8251</i>

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