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Old Nov 15, 2013 | 06:47 PM
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I recently installed a cam and a set of prc heads on my 01 trans am. I replaced the coolant temp sensor in the drivers side head but the gauge reads 0 while the car is running . Is there a test that i can do to see if the new sensor is bad? and what else could possibly be causing this. Also the cooling fans come on and stay on all the time. Ive searched for related threads but none have really answered my question, any help would be appreciated. Thanks
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Old Nov 15, 2013 | 06:53 PM
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do you have the old temp sensor to try?
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Old Nov 15, 2013 | 06:54 PM
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no unfortunatly the old one got broken in the disassembly .
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Old Nov 15, 2013 | 07:01 PM
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if it worked before you swapped the heads then it should work after, unless the wiring got damaged. double check the wiring then return the sensor and get another one.
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Old Nov 17, 2013 | 05:22 AM
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Check the sensor for resistance with a ohm meter and check the wiring.
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