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Mar 20, 2011

Liquidswords32

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temp gauge

my check engine light came on and I notice that my temp. gauge does move from C anymore no matter how long the truck has been warmed up, does this mean I need to replace my t-stat?

Mar 20, 2011

djfllmn

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sounds like the coolant temp sensor might have gone out...did you get the code pulled?

Mar 20, 2011

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That's what is sounds like to me.

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Mar 26, 2011

Liquidswords32

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the code is P0128. Still has full heat and the Temp gauge doesn't move

Mar 26, 2011

djfllmn

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definitely sounds like your ECT sensor went bad

Mar 26, 2011

Liquidswords32

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what is the ECT sensor?

Mar 26, 2011

djfllmn

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Engine Coolant Temperature

Mar 26, 2011

Liquidswords32

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okay.have you done this before? Where is this thing? sounds and looks pretty straight forward to swap out..... there are so many different sensors that you could get on rock auto too, your a big help, thanx!