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Old Nov 2, 2014 | 01:15 PM
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97 z28, iat sensor and coolant temp sensor were both reading -40 but no codes. Replaced both and no change. Tested voltage and cts is reading 5+, iat read zero. Replaced the iat pigtail and now it's reading right. Cts still reading -40 but showing 5+ volts. Tried to check resistance (ohm) in a cup of water and it read 3.xxk which is between 58-69F which was about right according to the thermometer I had in the water. Am I missing something on testing resistance in the cts?? No problems that are typically related to a bad cts besides plugs are fouling quickly. Car starts up whether I have the cts plugged it or not, and no change when plugging or unplugging while running. Also replaced cts pigtail even though it was reading right and still reads 5+ volts. Anyone have any ideas?
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Old Nov 2, 2014 | 01:26 PM
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The pin for cts is #25 in the grey harness connector. Is there I way I can test that?
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Old Nov 2, 2014 | 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by KyleW707
The pin for cts is #25 in the grey harness connector. Is there I way I can test that?
To check a wire, you disconnect it at both ends and ohm it end to end.

Have you also checked the ground that goes to the sensor?
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Old Nov 2, 2014 | 01:51 PM
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Do you know which one is the ground for it? The chart I looked at only said "sensor ground" and there were several different ones
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Old Nov 2, 2014 | 01:55 PM
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So to test resistance I need to put a lead on #25 and the other on one of the pigtail terminals?
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Old Nov 2, 2014 | 03:54 PM
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Figured it out. 20amp engine sensor fuse was blown
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