How many coolant temp sensors are there?
09-06-2005, 05:48 PM
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How many coolant temp sensors are there?
Good Evening Bonnie Famz,
A question on how many sensors are there in the 1988 SSE bonnies? I heard that there were at least two coolant temp sensors in our vehicles. Would someone step up and let me know for sure how many there are?
Having a small problem with high temp readings. I'm thinking maybe to change the temp. sensors but don't know how many there are?! :?
My bonnie only has one electrical fan, not two.(?) :? Any help is as alway'* much appreciated.
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A question on how many sensors are there in the 1988 SSE bonnies? I heard that there were at least two coolant temp sensors in our vehicles. Would someone step up and let me know for sure how many there are?
Having a small problem with high temp readings. I'm thinking maybe to change the temp. sensors but don't know how many there are?! :?
My bonnie only has one electrical fan, not two.(?) :? Any help is as alway'* much appreciated.
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09-06-2005, 05:53 PM
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There should be 2 sensors... One for the Gage and the other for the ECM
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09-07-2005, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by jr's3800
There should be 2 sensors... One for the Gage and the other for the ECM
09-07-2005, 05:17 PM
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Have you by chance hooked up a scantool to the car to see what the ECM is seeing in the way of Temps? Might even be a bad ground at the throttle body... Look under the throttle body and you'll see a sensor, look at the wires and check them...
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09-07-2005, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by jr's3800
There should be 2 sensors... One for the Gage and the other for the ECM
09-07-2005, 05:35 PM
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Yes, I had my mechanic hook up the scan tool and he said that the ECM was reading at a lower temp than the gauge indicated, so what could that be? :? .
09-07-2005, 05:55 PM
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It sounds like you have a bad ground, or one of those 2 switches is bad... But which one I'm not sure of... Look at the wires, there will be a ground under the throttle body, check it first before replacing the sensors..
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Thank You jr's3800. One of the sensors are located under the throttle body? And where is the other located at. This is just for future references. I will check to see if the wires are ok.
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Thank You jr's3800. One of the sensors are located under the throttle body? And where is the other located at. This is just for future references. I will check to see if the wires are ok.
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09-08-2005, 08:48 PM
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What about the Low Tech Solution? Check/Replace the Thermostat. Check the Water Pump :?: Although my guess is that your mechanic checked those already. Just a thought.