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1998 Pontiac Sunfire Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Thermostat, Sensor.
Mileage: 226,321 miles.

Asked on February 14, 2013

Pontiac Sunfire Engine Problem

Temp gauge started going up and down so replaced the temp sensor worked fine for a couple of days now my engine light comes on & gauge is below cold mark? had diagnostic done it says its my temp sensor they cleared it & ran fine for a little while now engine light is back on & gauge not working again

Avatar Asked by terriwilliams

Answer

Replied on February 15, 2013

clearing codes does nothing. the issue is always there.

thermostat may be a good start. low coolant level could be the issue.

the last is a blown head gasket from overheating

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on February 16, 2013

replaced thermostat , no white smoke coming from exhaust, or leaking in plugs , now when i started it today it didn't want to start & engine light still on could it be a bad thermostat? please help!!

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