Temperature gauge not reading when engine is hot

Tiny
BAINUM
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  • 1990 CHEVROLET TRUCK
  • 5.7L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 185,000 MILES
Replaced the temperature sensor and that did not fix problem. Temperature gauge still does not read when engine is hot.
Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 AT 6:19 AM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

Can you give me the voltage reading at the temperature sensor on the cylinder head between number 1 and 3 cylinder spark plugs?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

If it is reading okay when it is cold and normal, I am wondering if you either replaced the wrong sensor or you installed one for a light instead of a gauge.

There is a coolant temperature sensor on the intake by the thermostat but that is not the sensor.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-coolant-temperature-sensor-works

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-temperature-sensor-cts-replacement

I attached the part selection as well. The 2 look the same but are different.

Roy
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Wednesday, April 21st, 2021 AT 12:34 PM

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