Trans fluid temp gauge not working ('17 SS 1LE)

devnull · 03-15-2017, 07:58 PM

Hey All!

I've got 180 miles on this sucker and was rolling through the gauges today. I noticed that the trans temp gauge is simply not moving at all, never makes it past 100. Now I know it's cold out (30's here in GA), but this is a fully warmed up car, and this seemed weird to me.

My C7 with the transmission in the back still at least registers.

Anyone else notice this? Does this thing really run that cool, or is my temp sensor DOA? What's been your experience?

THANKS!

-devnull

cleoent · 03-15-2017, 08:08 PM

My temps stay pretty low (even that low). Try to get the transmission hot, lots of shifting, and see if that makes it move. I find it unlikely that the transmission temp gauge wouldn't work, but anything is possible.

devnull · 03-15-2017, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by cleoent

My temps stay pretty low (even that low). Try to get the transmission hot, lots of shifting, and see if that makes it move. I find it unlikely that the transmission temp gauge wouldn't work, but anything is possible.

I was thinking that, will probably wait for a nice warm day after break in and thrash this sucker a bit. Just want to confirm that it is working before tracking it.

THANKS BUD!

Bhobbs · 03-15-2017, 08:12 PM

I believe the 1LE has a very effective trans cooler, so it might not get hot enough to move the gauge if the outside temps are that low.

devnull · 03-15-2017, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

I believe the 1LE has a very effective trans cooler, so it might not get hot enough to move the gauge if the outside temps are that low.

Best possible scenario haha...

THANKS!

Michael's 50th · 03-15-2017, 08:15 PM

Ya I noticed that on mine also it takes quite a while to show any readings but yes it does work. Sometimes after driving it for about 30 minutes or so you should start to see it rise.

devnull · 03-15-2017, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael's 50th

Ya I noticed that on mine also it takes quite a while to show any readings but yes it does work. Sometimes after driving it for about 30 minutes or so you should start to see it rise.

Awesome. Wasn't too worried, and frankly if this thing stays that cool I am a happy dude! GREAT INFO

I wish these cars had a dry sump, my grand sport engine oil would stay ultra cool also. 10qts on a 1LE should be very good, but that dry sump would've been killer!

THANKS!

Rock-It Man · 03-15-2017, 09:30 PM

You have to drive more than a few miles to get the trans temp over 100.

devnull · 03-15-2017, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Rock-It Man

You have to drive more than a few miles to get the trans temp over 100.

I have a 30 mile drive...

Hagels316 · 03-15-2017, 11:06 PM

I am wondering the same thing too. I have a '16 SS and my gauge also never gets past 100. I have about a 25 mile drive to work in stop and go traffic. I never noticed it before until now. Apparently you want the trans temp to be as low as possible. So it's not necessarily a bad thing (if the gauge is actually working).

Red Jewel RS · 03-15-2017, 11:13 PM

Mine is 17 SS auto and I have to really work it to get the temp to move.

Co2SS · 03-16-2017, 02:42 AM

Totally normal. When you get the car broken in run it hard thru the gears and to higher RPM and it will move up to about 125-140. On a 2.5 mile road course last summer in 84 degree temps mine only ever hit 175. The trans-cooler is just that good.....

devnull · 03-16-2017, 06:59 AM

That's freaking amazing (and awesome) guys. NICE!

THANKS

TJay74 · 03-16-2017, 09:45 AM

My 1LE is the same, never moves off of the 100° mark. It will probably be even harder now since I swapped the transmission fluid over to Royal Purple MAX ATF.

03-15-2017, 07:58 PM	#1
devnull Scientific negotiator Drives: 2019 Grand Sport Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Forsyth, GA Posts: 873	Trans fluid temp gauge not working ('17 SS 1LE) Hey All! I've got 180 miles on this sucker and was rolling through the gauges today. I noticed that the trans temp gauge is simply not moving at all, never makes it past 100. Now I know it's cold out (30's here in GA), but this is a fully warmed up car, and this seemed weird to me. My C7 with the transmission in the back still at least registers. Anyone else notice this? Does this thing really run that cool, or is my temp sensor DOA? What's been your experience? THANKS! -devnull __________________ 2019 Grand Sport M7 2018 ZL1 *1LE* 6MT 2017 SS *1LE* 6MT . Matthew 25:40 *ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑβΕ*

03-15-2017, 08:08 PM	#2
cleoent Drives: 16' Camaro E-Force SS Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Morgan Hill, Ca Posts: 836	My temps stay pretty low (even that low). Try to get the transmission hot, lots of shifting, and see if that makes it move. I find it unlikely that the transmission temp gauge wouldn't work, but anything is possible. __________________ Leo 2016 e-Force 2SS Instagram @cleoent

03-15-2017, 08:12 PM	#4
Bhobbs Drives: 2015 SS 1LE Red Hot, 1970 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 6,990	I believe the 1LE has a very effective trans cooler, so it might not get hot enough to move the gauge if the outside temps are that low. __________________

03-16-2017, 06:59 AM	#13
devnull Scientific negotiator Drives: 2019 Grand Sport Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Forsyth, GA Posts: 873	That's freaking amazing (and awesome) guys. NICE! THANKS __________________ 2019 Grand Sport M7 2018 ZL1 *1LE* 6MT 2017 SS *1LE* 6MT . Matthew 25:40 *ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑβΕ*

03-15-2017, 08:15 PM	#6
Michael's 50th Drives: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 50th Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Washington State Posts: 65	Ya I noticed that on mine also it takes quite a while to show any readings but yes it does work. Sometimes after driving it for about 30 minutes or so you should start to see it rise.

03-15-2017, 09:30 PM	#8
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,043 View My Garage	You have to drive more than a few miles to get the trans temp over 100.

03-15-2017, 11:06 PM	#10
Hagels316 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 161	I am wondering the same thing too. I have a '16 SS and my gauge also never gets past 100. I have about a 25 mile drive to work in stop and go traffic. I never noticed it before until now. Apparently you want the trans temp to be as low as possible. So it's not necessarily a bad thing (if the gauge is actually working).

03-15-2017, 11:13 PM	#11
Red Jewel RS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 891 View My Garage	Mine is 17 SS auto and I have to really work it to get the temp to move.

03-16-2017, 02:42 AM	#12
Co2SS Drives: 2022 Satin Steel ZL1 M6 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Metro Denver Posts: 331	Totally normal. When you get the car broken in run it hard thru the gears and to higher RPM and it will move up to about 125-140. On a 2.5 mile road course last summer in 84 degree temps mine only ever hit 175. The trans-cooler is just that good.....

03-16-2017, 09:45 AM	#14
TJay74 Drives: 17 Camaro SS 1LE & 16 Sierra AT CC Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 2,424	My 1LE is the same, never moves off of the 100° mark. It will probably be even harder now since I swapped the transmission fluid over to Royal Purple MAX ATF.

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