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Old Nov 4, 2002 | 08:38 PM
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Default Coolant Temp sensor ??????????

Would like to know if the coolant temp sensor is also the
fan switch, is it one in the same. The gauge is not working so how can I test the coolant sensor. Thanks
Richard. Car is 90 stock.
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Old Nov 4, 2002 | 09:15 PM
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Default Re: Coolant Temp sensor ?????????? (blk90)

They are separate sensors.

I believe the coolant temp sensor is in the front of the intake manifold.
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Old Nov 4, 2002 | 11:40 PM
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The sensor in front of the engine sends coolant temp to the ECM. The guage reads coolant temp from a sensor on the right side engine block between spark plugs 6 and 8.
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Old Nov 4, 2002 | 11:59 PM
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Thanks guys
found it I must have knocked the wire off when installing plugs :rolleyes:
Richard
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Old Nov 9, 2002 | 06:36 AM
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Replace the fan switch...should be in the pass. side head.......start at 180*


off at 160* with a 160 thermostat....works for me.....should be the same for you....whatever????????

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Old Nov 9, 2002 | 06:37 AM
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Get new fan switch from mid america...zip or ecklers......take your pick....all will do the same....

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