Re: Temp Gauge/Auto check

[Andrew Duane USG <duane@hunch.zk3.dec.com>]

Hairy green toads from Mars made Weeks, Chet say:

> ACar is 89 90FWD. The analog temp gauge is NG (doesnt move off the peg) and
> the auto check temp warining light flashes continuously upon start up. I am
> going to repl the 4 wire sensor which is plugged into the cylinder head
> -from those of you with this experience is this likely the right sensor and
> will I receive a dousing of coolant upon extraction of the original???

The 4-pin (now 3-pin) sensor is the culprit for the gauge, but
that is not the sensor that controls the temp warning light.
That could be low coolant, a busted low coolant sensor, or
a busted overheat temp sensor.

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