2004 Chevy Suburban Temperature Gauge

Tiny
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  • 2004 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
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The temperature guage on our 2004 Suburban occasionally stops working and sometimes shows about 1/2 of what I would expect the temp to be.

At this point Im willing to replace the sending unit since they seem cheap enough. I'd appreciate some directions on where exactly it is located and or another suggestion as to what to look at or replace.

Thanks
Sunday, January 10th, 2010 AT 9:37 PM

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Tiny
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For what liter engine? 5.0. 5.7L?
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Monday, January 11th, 2010 AT 4:17 AM
Tiny
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It is a 4dr 1500 4WD Z71 with a 8 Cyl 5.3L/327 Gas engine.
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Monday, January 11th, 2010 AT 7:38 PM
Tiny
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Check nearby the thermostat housing or at the housing
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Monday, January 11th, 2010 AT 7:48 PM
Tiny
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Can you tell me in relation to the radiator (like top tube coming off the right side of the radiator)? I dont know where the thermostat housing is either.
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Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 AT 6:58 AM
Tiny
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You're looking for the Coolant Temperature Sensor is at no. 6 see below


http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_cts_35.jpg

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Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 AT 12:54 PM
Tiny
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Thanks! I found it. Picture is worth a 1000 words.

I checked the wires and they look ok. I was kind of hoping that I'd see some chewed wiring which would make for an easy fix.

So my next things was to replace sensor. If I unsrew and pull out the sensor will I have coolant pouring out?

Also do you have any other recomendations for things to try?
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Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 AT 9:19 PM

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