coolant temperature guage code

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CHRISMFANNON
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I have a 1997 saturn SL 1 with the 1.9 sohc. It has nearly 139000 miles on it and while it smokes and burns oil, it runs great. The problem I'm having is that I'm getting a code saying my coolant temperature guage has high output (po118). I replaced the coolant temperature guage but I still get the same code. I have reset it twice but it keeps coming back after running 5 minutes or so. What else could it be?
Feb 18, 2007 at 6:05 PM
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CHEVY22
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what exactly did you replace and where , the code is for ect sensor , engine coolant temp sensor located in the lower coolant passage in the cylinder head , is this what you replaced ??

jim
Feb 18, 2007 at 6:17 PM
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Yes, that's what I replaced. Today The dealer told me to replace the plug also, but I just have a feeling that isn't going to do the trick.Also, how do I vote and what is it for? I'm new to this site.
Feb 19, 2007 at 4:07 PM
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CHEVY22
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you vote below my name

so you replaced the ect and still have the problem?? i would replace the connector , it is cheap and i have seen them short out lmk

thanks
Feb 19, 2007 at 4:18 PM