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what would cause a temp sensor to melt?

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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 08:59 PM
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My 98 coolant temp sensor melted on my 98 camaro. I assumed it was the headers and replaced the gasket and it happened again. I made sure that it was not leaking any exhaust gases. Has anyone had this problem before?
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 11:12 PM
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never seen or heard of that problem. might check the connections in the plug, or make sure a wire isnt exposed and grounding out. i have seen bad connections cause a bulb to melt so i guess it could cause a sensor to melt.
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[QUOTE=pooker;11493745]My 98 coolant temp sensor melted on my 98 camaro.
I'm having same problem, what did it turn out to be?
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Old Aug 19, 2020 | 03:23 PM
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[QUOTE=April Cutler;20280757]
Originally Posted by pooker
My 98 coolant temp sensor melted on my 98 camaro.
I'm having same problem, what did it turn out to be?
12-year old thread, OP hasn't been here in 9 of them.
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Old Aug 20, 2020 | 05:28 PM
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Too much heat is the likely culprit.
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