TrentSS

Well, after 10 years I now have the infamous low coolant light staying on all the time in my '98 SS. My fluid level is completely full and it looks like I might have a bad sensor. Even though I have serached on this forum I am looking for a part number for this sensor. I noticed this sensor is located about 5 or 6inches down from where I fill my radiator and it is a clip-on type sensor.

I've heard of people just unplugging it but I would rather replace it if I can. Any part numbers floating around out there?

Thanks!

slow trap

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i've heard of alot of people just taking them out and cleaning them and putting it back in and starts working fine, it might be worth a try.

Undertow74

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well you could just unplug it and jump it with a paper clip or something but i would reccomend that. just call a dealer and you can get a p/n for it. or try GM Parts

2001NBMZ28

www.ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=336996

GM list is about $60 now so I'd stay away from the dealership.

TrentSS

Thanks guys!

1CAMWNDR

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Just unplug it and leave it.

mikenews

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Dam Dexcool!!!

miamifan3413

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I cleaned mine and it works fine....like stated above, give it a try

SidewayzOZ

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I just replaced mine a year ago. I swear I dont remember the sensor costing that much...

TrentSS

I called several area auto parts stores and they all are quoting me $58 or more for this sensor...

I'm going to take the advice and pull it out and clean it to see if that works.

PewterScreaminMach

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I haven't heard of this issue before. Is it an issue for all 98-02s or just the 98s, etc?

But yeah, definitely just pull it and clean it first. Quick and free. Why not try it?

SidewayzOZ

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I think it can be a chain of events...first, the radiator cap stops holding pressure, then the wonderful dex-cool turns to sludge since it has contact with oxygen, then your sensor gets sludge all over it and doesnt work anymore. At least that's how mine went down.

The Guz

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Clean the sensor. Dex cool gums up on the contact. Put it back in after you clean it and see if the light goes off. If not then you need a new sensor.

kny3twalker

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I switched from dexcool and put a new sensor in, within 6 months it started having problems again.
I bought another but may try to clean this one before putting in the new one

by the way you can buy it from partszoneonline.com for 35 dollars