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Report: Engine temperature sensor wire may touch rear exhaust manifold and cause a short

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Model Year Affected: 1990

Electrical & Lights Affected: 3.1L V6

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The engine temperature sensor wire for the engine temperature gauge, or warning light, may touch the rear exhaust manifold causing a short to ground causing erratic operation of the temperature gauge or warning light.

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