Chevrolet Repair: temp sensor on 98 cavalier, temp gauge, bad computer


Question
My temp gauge was working erradicatly.  I got the code out of computer it said the temp sensor was bad.  I replaced it but still have the problem.  The wiring seems to be ok, with 5 volts going to sensor.  
Could this be a bad computer.  The car has a 2.2 engine.

Answer
Hi Chris, The code would have been helpful here. I'm sure it is not the computer as I have not seen this type of problem with them. I think it must be the connector at the sensor. You should replace the connector or test the wiring from the sensor to the computer to locate the bad wire.

Hope this helps

Mark