temp sensor 04 impala 3.4
Asked by Missy Mar 19, 2014 at 08:16 PM about the 2004 Chevrolet Impala FWD
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
i just replaced my temp sensor due to signs of overheating figured out it was a bad sensor
replaced it and broke it off. now my fans run Constance and the check engine light is
on....can i still run it like this untell i get it fixed
4 Answers
migration_saltydog20... answered 10 years ago
You need to keep a close eye on the temp and keep it under 200 degrees. The fan will keep running until you get the sensor replaced. The check engine light is coded now and will continue to come out until memory is cleared. Also check antifreeze. It should be a clean color depending on the type...green or yellow/gold. If looked contaminated think about flushing system. Also need to check water flow. Remove radiator cap WHILE COLD and run engine with cap off until engine warms to normal temp. Watch water in radiator to see if it is flowing. That shows if water pump is working and thermostat is opening.
tauniciancio answered 10 years ago
theres two fans one is not coming on which is causing car to overheat, what needs to be replaced, and what is it called?
migration_saltydog20... answered 10 years ago
It is a temp sensor that the fan plugs into usually located on the radiator. Before changing hook up 12 volts from battery to fan to insure the fan motor hasn't burned up via test wires. The sensor tells the fan when to come on. If wired in conjuntion with other fan check plugins.
how do i wire the fans direct and make them go a little faster
