temp gauge not working?

2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA
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CHAS05
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6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 50000 miles

My temp gauge not working and the fan is running what can cause this?

Please help
Oct 22, 2009 at 11:52 AM
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RENAUDTN
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It sounds like you have an engine coolant temperature sensor that is shorted. Here is a guide and some diagrams (below) to help you get the problem fixed. This guide gives you an idea.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-temperature-sensor-cts-replacement

Here is what it is like on your car.

Please let us know what happens.

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Oct 22, 2009 at 2:09 PM
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That work perfect nice work guys! I love this site
Nov 11, 2009 at 7:50 AM
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