Code 15, temperature sensor? Help!!!
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Code 15, temperature sensor? Help!!!
I'm getting a code 15, which I think is the temperature sensor. I have an 86 shop manual, and a 90 vette. Since the fan starts running the second I turn on the car, I'm guessing that's the problem. Unfortunately, I can't seem to remember where the sensor is!
It has died at the stop light twice, and I have to floor the gas to get it started again. Should I be replacing the sensor, or is there likely another problem going on here?
It has died at the stop light twice, and I have to floor the gas to get it started again. Should I be replacing the sensor, or is there likely another problem going on here?
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Re: Code 15, temperature sensor? Help!!! (Narnian)
Yep, code 15 is CTS low temp. If both fans are running on start up it's because the ECM has set a code. Normally just the main fan runs on start up.
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Re: Code 15, temperature sensor? Help!!! (ittlfly)
Found it, replaced it, repaired it! Good to have a 24 hour autozone ten blocks away.
It's located in an "idiot engineer sitting in his office" location. It's behind the waterpump, 1/4 inch below the water pump hose, 1 inch from where it would be easy to get at. Just tight enough that you either have to remove empty the radiator to get it out, or waste 1 hour fidgeting with tools that don't fit. I fidgeted and cussed for an hour.
It's located in an "idiot engineer sitting in his office" location. It's behind the waterpump, 1/4 inch below the water pump hose, 1 inch from where it would be easy to get at. Just tight enough that you either have to remove empty the radiator to get it out, or waste 1 hour fidgeting with tools that don't fit. I fidgeted and cussed for an hour.
