Check Engine Light is ON. A few weeks ago, my check engine light was ON and dealer replaced the bad.
03-26-2003, 09:34 PM
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Check Engine Light is ON. A few weeks ago, my check engine light was ON and dealer replaced the bad.
coolant temperature sensor and reset the CEL; then about 2 weeks later I noticed that my temperature gauge was acting strange...It was normal then it dropped suddenly to nearly cold (C) when I was driving in freeway; Could it be the thermostat turning bad ( sticking open) ? Is it possible for a bad thermostat triggering the CEL? Please share info! Thank you
03-27-2003, 12:45 AM
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Symptoms point to a bad temp sensor...
But as SpyderSE2 stated, when mine went, it did not set the CEL. If your thermostat is sticking open, your operating temp will take a while to reach normal, but once there, will not drop suddenly. My guess is that you got a bum sensor, have the dealer replace (under warranty since it is a recent replacement).
HTH,
Bert
HTH,
Bert
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