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temp sending unit 3.4


michael615
12-06-2010, 12:00 PM
i have a 95 lumina ls 3.4 124k i replaced the thermostat that someone didnt have in the car now that i put one in it the car keeps readin that its getting hot after driving for 2-3 mins could it be a bad temp sending unit an if so weres it located at on the 3.4

maxwedge
12-06-2010, 07:12 PM
Check for air in the system first, did you bleed it after refilling?

michael615
12-06-2010, 11:19 PM
ya i thinkin i bleed it right not for sure if i did it right i got a good flow outa the front one but cant seem to get a steadt stream out the back one.. this is my first chevy.. just in case i didnt do it wright whats the proper way to bleed it out..

maxwedge
12-07-2010, 08:07 AM
Get it hot enough to open the t'stat, bleed one at a time till a steady stream of coolant comes out.

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