temp gauge pegged at 100 (low)

2001 CHEVROLET CAMARO
115,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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BRUISIE Q
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temp gauge pegged at 100 (low), fan comes on and runs continuously while driving, but shuts off when engine off. Motor is not running hot. Sensor, relay, fuse, computer?
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Mar 3, 2011 at 1:30 AM
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FIXITMR
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i would suspect the temp sensor.
Mar 3, 2011 at 2:37 AM
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DWB812
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Gauge is either disconnected from sensor or sensor is open. Less likely is the gauge cluster is the problem.
Mar 26, 2011 at 4:02 AM
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