Recent content by Mark Burns

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    Coolant Temp Sender 1998 5.4L 2WD ( my version of reality )

    So, I replaced the coolant SENDER unit with TS-380 from my local auto parts store and the gauge now performs correctly. So, for all of you back yard mechanics it pays to do a little research and find someone that actually knows what the hell we are trying to fix instead of selling us dumby's...
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    Coolant Temp Sender 1998 5.4L 2WD ( my version of reality )

    Okay, did some research and e-mailed a bunch of experts. Finally found a local Ford mechanic that actually knew what I was talking about and confirmed that the auto parts stores were all selling me the wrong thing. Turns out that the coolant temp sensor that I needed was actually called the...
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    Coolant Temp Sender 1998 5.4L 2WD ( my version of reality )

    This sounds just like the problem I'm having. We bought a used 98 Eddie Bauer. The gauges were malfunctioning due to a bad temp sensor. I bought another one online from Amazon and installed it. Now the gauge won't even move. It stays at the bottom. Did the whole shorting of the lines and...
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