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Yea!! So now we know why the light stays on! Clap

Check the connector for the temp sensor...they fail a lot. Here's Bob's pic.

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Re: Check engine light will not go off or flash

Posted: 12/7/13 8:30amMessage 23 of 25

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stutrac

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for the cost i am going to replace it, since i am there i am going to change the T stat not sure if it is orig but it may be. thanks for the help Thumbs Up

what is the sensor on the right for near the header? i assume it is a oil pressure switch?

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Re: Check engine light will not go off or flash

Posted: 12/7/13 9:53amMessage 24 of 25

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The sensor sticking out of the head, in between two spark plugs is the sensor for the temp gauge. The sensor in the intake is for the ECM. Thumbs Up