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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 11:06 PM
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OK I have a 98 Z28 just put a 6.0 liter in it. The coolant temp sensor plug has 3 prongs on the harness.

Autozone and the deaership only sells a 2 prong for my car. The guy at autozone looked for a three prong and found one but it was a LOT too big.

Please help with a part number or some info.

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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 11:31 PM
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Moving to External.
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 08:29 AM
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Found it using the handy dandy search. I think folks are using the V6 sensor
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 08:52 AM
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i had the same exact problem yesterday on my 98. autozone gave me the 2 pronged sensor so i took it back and the guy said what i need is called the temperature switch not the coolant temp sensor. the temp switch has 3 prongs. hope its the right one...
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 09:07 AM
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I'd be happy to help you guys out on this or any other part. We're GM Parts Professionals, not the average, ummmm, AutoZone employee
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 09:18 AM
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I'd be happy to help you guys out on this or any other part. We're GM Parts Professionals, not the average, ummmm, AutoZone employee
lol that would be greatly appreciated. Did we just get the wrong coolant temp sensor or is the temp switch the correct part for this?
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Advance Auto # WT5121

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