Mike McGrath in Cedar Rapids.

 

[QUOTE=AZ Outlaws;854910]You're kidding, right? There is no way any dealer is going to start canning parts off of one vehicle to fix a customer's.QUOTE]

I did ask if they could switch one out of another vehicle since they had several sitting on the lot not going anywhere. They explained to me that each console was assigned to the VIN number of the vehicle and that it was not possible. The console also needs to be programmed with my mileage (around 603 miles now). The service manager said if it was possible that it would of been done.

 

I called and opened a file with them. Thanks for the recommendation. I would love to drive it. But, if I drove it, and for some far out reason it did overheat, they could fix it...... on my dime since I knowingly drove it with a malfunctioning console. I'm not a worrier, but I also do not want another bill because the odds were supposed to be on my side.

 

Have you given any thought to performing the Actuator Test as outlined in post #12 ? That would tell you if the dealer is waiting for the correct part.
The gauge is not the only water over temp indicator. There is a ding, and an icon, too.
You could find some one with a Scangauge II or Aeroforce Interceptor Gauge, and see if the computer is seeing the correct water temp.

16. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
If the engine is critically hot, a warning chime
will sound 10 times. After the chime turns off, the
engine will still be critically hot until the light goes out.