2000 Impala 3.8L: 1) temp gauge only moves when im warmin...
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Tim's Auto Repair
228 days ago
Hi,sorry for the delay,My name is \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\* i will do my best to assist you,I am sorry you are having this issue and i understand it can be frustrating
Tim's Auto Repair
228 days ago
if the cooling system has been worked on recently ..it is possible that you may now have air trapped in the system
lets try bleeding it..do it this way
1-remove the [radiator](/topics-radiator-chevy/)/reservoir cap when the [engine](/topics-engine-chevy/) is cold
2-start the engine and let idle
3-turn the heater on max
4-keep coolant on hand and add it as needed
5-some coolant may gush out with the air
6-keep doing this until the engine is at operating temperature and the heater is hot
7-after the coolant settles down and the engine is warm,,install the cap
This may take as long as 20-30 minutes
if it is still doing the same thing, then i would think the thermostat is stuck open and will need to be replaced
you cant see it so there rally is no way to check it without taking it out
please click the link
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ls30d9w7565fu4f/0216-impala.pdf?dl=0
- Thermostat
part# \*\*\*\*\*
thanks
Customer
228 days ago
Okay. I can do that. Thank you!
Will that also fix tge heater blowing cold air? And how to i fix the switch so that it blows on my feet? It wont switch from front blowing air to feet!
Tim's Auto Repair
228 days ago
it may fix the heater to blow hot air,yes
Customer
228 days ago
Ok. And the blower switch not switching?
Tim's Auto Repair
228 days ago
it wont fix it to switch off of feet,,,that is a different problem
that is a problem with a bad mode actuator
Customer
228 days ago
I need to replace that? Im guessing it's located behind the dash? RIFHT? Pain in the butt sounds like
Tim's Auto Repair
228 days ago
please click the link
https://www.dropbox.com/s/kgb639vepds0bun/0216-impala1.pdf?dl=0
thanks
Customer
228 days ago
Thanks dude! Appreciate your help
Tim's Auto Repair
228 days ago
You are very welcome
It has been a pleasure working with you.
thanks for using justanswer.com
Customer
228 days ago
Nobody ever stated the chilling system was worked on recently. I will bit use thus service again!
Tim's Auto Repair
228 days ago
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2000 Impala 3.8L: 1) temp gauge only moves when im warming the vehicle up. Otherwise it doesn't move at all. 2) heater blows cold air coz temp gauge isnt working & it doesnt blow on feet. Like I don't hear a "click" when trying to...
2000 Impala 3.8L: 1) temp gauge only moves when im warming the vehicle up. Otherwise it doesn't move at all. 2) heater blows cold air coz temp gauge isnt working & it doesnt blow on feet. Like I don't hear a "click" when trying to switch the blower direction. What needs to be replaced in order to fix bit H issues? Please & thank you Mechanic's Assistant: Have you checked to make sure the thermostat is working? What about the coolant level? Coolant level is perfect. How do I check the thermostat? Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Impala yourself? What have you tried so far? I haven t tried anything coz idk where to start. Im trying to figure out if its sonething IM capable of fixing myself. Keep in mind IM 60yr female but im also capable of doing most things if they are do-able by a lay person Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? Yes!! I had a friend replace my front [brakes](/topics-brakes/) and ever since then the front end shudders violently when braking!!