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Temperature sender - 10/25/2007 9:48:43 AM   
staubrj561

 

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1994 Chevy s-10, V6 4cu.
temp sender on left side of block viewing from front.
Original Issue:
temp gauge maxed out. Turned engine off and cooled - still maxed when turning ignition on. Chevy dealer provided a replacement sender. Was not same one-wire connector. They provided a compatible connector.
Problem:
Temp Gauge at zero when ignition off, moves 1/8 inch when on. Never changes position. When thermostat release water flow and sender senses temp change the CHECK ENGINE light comes on indicating sender is functional. Suggests a mismatch in sender resistance. Dealer says that's all they can provide.
Question:
How can I modify the resistance to match the gauge movement scale?


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RE: Temperature sender - 11/3/2007 6:04:00 AM   
sickvortech1

 

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Howdy, staubrj561. A local parts store should have the matching sender unit.

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