[metalman23]

I blew my radiator, I replaced the radiator and put a new engine coolant temperature sensor in, as soon as I turn the key on to start the truck the gauge shows that it's overheating, also the light is on, any ideas what could be wrong?

 

[metalman23]

Sorry for the double thread, didn't know the first one went through

 

[blitzin247]

I blew my radiator, I replaced the radiator and put a new engine coolant temperature sensor in, as soon as I turn the key on to start the truck the gauge shows that it's overheating, also the light is on, any ideas what could be wrong?

Sounds like your new temp sensor is bad.

 

[AndrewStclair]

sensor bad or shorted out