i havent been able to get the car above 105 because it is still too cold out...i dont visibly see any flaking on the wires..i took 2 readings just incase it made a difference...

12.05 with the ohm meter at 20k (connector off)
.807 with the ohm meter at 2k (connector on)

i was able to check it with the connector on because the clip is broken that holds the 2 wires in place on the sensor

would a bad sensor make my fans spin for a split second just before starting the car?

btw thanks for your help so far i really appreciate it!!

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92 190e 2.6 234,000 miles on her