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Old Jul 17, 2019 | 12:26 PM
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Have an auto repair facility here but nobody can seem to answer a question for us.
GM people, Corvette dealers, ...

So I'm hoping I can get headway here.

There is a coolant temp sensor near the thermostat

It looks like white plastic with a flare on it.

The problem is the pigtail is not in the greatest of shape.

Attempting to replace this the only plug available from GM or from Dorman has 1 wire.

The customer's car has two wires.

I cant get anyone to confirm in any direction what and or why this was once 2 wire and now 1 wire.

I have a suspicion on what GM did but I'd like it confirmed.

I'll try to post pics






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Old Jul 17, 2019 | 12:40 PM
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what year is the car?
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Old Jul 17, 2019 | 02:05 PM
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what year is the car?
1981
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Old Jul 17, 2019 | 02:56 PM
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Autozone has a two wire sensor that it claims fits this Corvette. it has a different coupler which can be replaced. Worth a shot.
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