RE: Coolant temperature sensor

From: RayB (bpracing@worldnet.att.net)
Date: Tue Aug 31 2004 - 07:03:37 EDT


> -----Original Message-----
> From: > jon@dakota-truck.net
>
<snip>
> So, from what we know from just
> my 2 318s and Jay's '97, the coolant temp sensor for the PCM
> has changed locations at least twice through the years.

Engineers do this sort of thing to justify their jobs. Nevermind that there
was nothing wrong with the original configuration, they will change things
as often as possible so it seems as though they are doing something
constructive. I could give you many examples from just the cars my family
members have owned.

> Since
> it would appear to be somewhat problematic to say where a particular
> sensor might be for a given model year, <snip>
> -- -Jon-
>

On engines with two sensors, you could just pull the connector off one
sensor and see if the temp gauge still works. That will also tell you which
is which.

RayB
http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html



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