Temp sending unit

Tiny
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  • 1994 SATURN SL1
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Enter your question I have a 1994 saturn , having issues with cooling fan not coming on. The manual says to check the temp sending unit. It also mentions " pigtails " what are they referring to?
Wednesday, January 12th, 2011 AT 6:43 PM

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Tiny
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There talking about the coolant temp sensor and the connector to it. Does your a/c work if so turn on the a/c let me know if the radiator cooling fan come's on with it.
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Thursday, January 2nd, 2020 AT 7:58 PM
Tiny
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Yes it comes on when I turn on the A/C. Thanks
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Thursday, January 2nd, 2020 AT 7:58 PM
Tiny
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Alright then I would replace the coolant temp sensor the bottom one with two wire's going to it. It has a yellow wire and a black wire going to it. It's screwed into the head right below where the upper radiator hose goes onto the head. Also inspect the connector going to it if it's corroded then you have to replace the connector too. It's real common for them to go bad. Let me know how it goes.
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Thursday, January 2nd, 2020 AT 7:58 PM
Tiny
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Thank you for your time and help, hopefully this is all it is just called the auto store and they have it in stock for $8.99. I will let you know how it goes.
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Thursday, January 2nd, 2020 AT 7:59 PM
Tiny
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After you replace the sensor let it warm up and watch the temp gauge the fan should come on at about 3/4 on the gauge. Also inspect the connector going to it make sure it's not corroded. Let me know what you find.
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Thursday, January 2nd, 2020 AT 7:59 PM

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