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2003 Pontiac Vibe Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Coolant, Sensor.
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Asked on September 17, 2010

2003 Pontiac Vibe Temp gauage

Engine Cooling problem
2003 Pontiac Vibe 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 131000 miles

The temp gauage registry Hot but didn't see any sign of overheating.
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Replied on September 17, 2010

if you certain it's not overheating then engine coolant temp. (ECT) sensor could be failing sending false signal to gauge

Tiny Answered by bluelightnin6 (expert)
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