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Originally Posted by JFP in PA
You need to understand something about the dash temp display in these cars: It is little more than an idiot light that moves. The display itself is nonlinear and well known to be grossly inaccurate.
And as for the fan resistor, people source way cheaper aftermarket version that work perfectly and are often found on Amazon. Do a search on the subject.
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I did a search and aftermarket resistor runs 150 or more.
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Originally Posted by tcoradeschi
I think it’s the opposite. Easier to replace the resistor.
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I did not say easier to replace - easier to get the whole assembly, i.e. cheaper.
Used assembly is way cheaper than the resistor itself.
 https://www.ebay.com/itm/185682621714?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=BzI4Ds5DQdO&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=DjOmHBhRQui&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
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