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2003 Chevrolet Malibu Base 4dr Sedan

2003 Chevrolet Malibu
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Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Midsize
20 mpg city / 29 mpg hwy
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March 8, 2013, 5:46 pm

Dave A
 

Question: code p0118

geting code p0118 saying Coolant Temperature Circuit High Input
put in new Coolant Temperature sensor and new plug connecter still same checked for votes at plug got 4.95


March 9, 2013, 10:46 pm

Richard W
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I would check the computer with the coolant temp sensor disconnected. It should read cold Like -32%. If it read over that you have a wiring issue. If it read that I would tray another sesnsor.


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