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Old 08-31-2002, 06:12 PM   #1
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My car registered hot, but it wasn't running hot(didn't notice this until later), so I changed the thermostat thinking that would help, but it still registered hot. Here's the weird part: I drove to the parts store to get a temp sensor, got back home, changed the sensor, and tried to see if it would go back to normal....it wouldn't start! It just turned over. I found that the fuse was the reason the temp and gas gauges were acting stupid, but it still won't start. This is annoying and I can't get it to a place to get a diagnostic test on it at this moment...it's Saturday and everybody's closed.

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Old 09-03-2002, 11:12 AM   #2
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My car registered hot, but it wasn't running hot(didn't notice this until later), so I changed the thermostat thinking that would help, but it still registered hot. Here's the weird part: I drove to the parts store to get a temp sensor, got back home, changed the sensor, and tried to see if it would go back to normal....it wouldn't start! It just turned over. I found that the fuse was the reason the temp and gas gauges were acting stupid, but it still won't start. This is annoying and I can't get it to a place to get a diagnostic test on it at this moment...it's Saturday and everybody's closed.

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I dont know alot about the 93's but I will try to help. When you say your car was running hot, you mean the temp gauge was running high?

Which temp sensor did you change? IIRC, there is one in the block, and one that goes into the radiator (dont quote me on this, im a bit low on sleep right now). The one that goes into the block would be your problem I think. The other one just is for the gauge (again, im not 100% sure on this) Check the connections on the sensor that runs into the block. Did you try putting the old sensor back in?

Im guessing the car cranks but wont fire....correct?

Also, what motor do you have in your car?

If you could give a bit more info, I might be able to help more.

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Old 09-04-2002, 04:15 AM   #3
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Did you try putting the old sensor back in? yes, and same thing.
Im guessing the car cranks but wont fire....correct? Correct
Also, what motor do you have in your car? all i know is a 305
The one that goes into the block would be your problem I think.That's the one i changed
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i gess it's beacuse it's 93'.:o
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