Temperature Sensor -- 1988 5KSQ - Was Diagnostic Help Needed

[b1biker at aol.com]

Pulled the temp sensor and tested it. Bentley calls for 6000 ohms @ -4 F  and 130 ohms at 176 F.
My test results are 10000 ohms @ 0 F and 550 ohms @ 176 F

As previously stated the car won't, or is very difficult to start below 50 F. It seems as though the higher resistance shouldn't effect the cold start functions or am I incorrect in my logic and just need to replace this sender.
Gary Meier