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Old 06-11-2001, 11:37 PM
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What sensor for dashboard temp gauge?

what sensor is used to give the dashboard temp gauge its reading?

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1988 GTA Trans Am 350tpi: 48k miles,3:27 BW rear, aftermarket t-tops
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March: performance crank and alternator pulleys
Hypertech: 176* fan switch
Other mods: ported plenum, gutted cat, tb coolant bypass, homemade cold air induction, flux capacitor@ 1.21jW, driver side floor mat removed
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Old 06-11-2001, 11:56 PM
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Car: 89 IrocZ
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Transmission: 700R4
The one in the driver side head.
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the fan switch?

mike you got AIM up yet so i can just IM you for a quick response?
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I'll turn it on right now, keep forgetting...
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You're not there. Oh well ...the fanswitch is in the pass. side head, back between #6 and #8, the ECM CTS is upfront in the intake, and the temp sending unit is in the driver side head.

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