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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 06:50 PM
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I have a '98 LS1 so my temperature sending unit is the 3 prong plug. I believe I'm missing a clip or fastener of some sort that hold the prong to the drivers side head, it shakes itself loose. I cant find any pictures of the part and the dealership said I would have to order a whole new sending unit. I thought that was kinda dumb. Can anyone tell me where I can get a clip or show me a picture of the piece I need?
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 10:29 AM
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Help please, I cant drive my car!
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 11:39 AM
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I have a 98 as well and I have a different style plug. Please post pics of the affected area.
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 11:48 PM
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Post a pic of it. Some people listen to auto parts salemans saying other parts from so and so will work when they really dont.
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Old Mar 4, 2010 | 10:12 AM
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Here's a picture, the head-side (with the prongs) has got to be missing a fastener. The female side (wire-side) has a clip (the kind you lift and slide back) on it but I have nothing to fasten it to. Does anyone have one or know where I can get one?


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Just looks like the whole sending unit broke and the connector/the rest of the unit are stuck together. Ill go grab a pic of mine here in a second
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Your sensor is broke. Just replace the sensor and you should be fine. Pull the broke crap outta the plug. Shoot me a PM if you need help with anything. Here is mine.

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good work seeing that. I hope this solves your problem dude.
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Hey man, thanks a million!!!
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