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1998 Pontiac Sunfire Repair Question


Topics covered: Sensor, Engine, Gauges.
Mileage: 226,332 miles.

Asked on February 14, 2013

Pontiac Sunfire Sensor Problem

Why does my engine light come on after replacing temperature sensor? replaced the sensor because my temp guage kept going up & down, worked fine for a couple days then engine light came on

Avatar Asked by terriwilliams

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Replied on February 14, 2013

scan for codes it may be something else

Tiny Answered by hmac300 (expert)
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Replied on February 14, 2013

did that said it was my temp sensor they cleard it ran fine for a little while now engine light on again & gauge not working right

Tiny Response from terriwilliams
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Replied on February 14, 2013

then have it checked for a shorted wire or have apro look at it to see what is wrong

Tiny Answered by hmac300 (expert)
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Replied on February 16, 2013

thought you were a pro should of had a pro look at instead of wasting my time with a pro???????

Tiny Response from terriwilliams
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Replied on February 16, 2013

look it pal there is a bunch of things that can be wrong i can't check shorted wires or resistance in sensors to see if they are good or not . If the sensor was from china hard telling whether it worked or not. you rgauges aren't working right per YOU as your dash is digitally operated it can be a bad dash that is why i sen tyou to a pro i cna't do that over the computer. we give the best advice we can

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