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Old 08-29-2009, 11:42 AM   #1
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Sensor in the head (pass side)
Ive been trying to diagnose my idle/stalling problem, and just thought of something. There is a hole for a sensor to go on my left (edit: Right) head. I found a melter sensor dangling under the car. What sensor should go here, and does it effect idle? Thanks
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Old 08-29-2009, 12:36 PM   #2
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Re: Sensor in the head (pass side)
Coolant temp sensor for the dash gauge.
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Old 08-29-2009, 12:45 PM   #3
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Re: Sensor in the head (pass side)
I thought that was the sensor in the driver side head? Or does the car have 2?
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Old 08-29-2009, 01:05 PM   #4
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Re: Sensor in the head (pass side)
The drivers side is the left side. On the right side (pass.) head you have a coolant temp. sensor and below that sensor is your knock sensor.
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Old 08-29-2009, 01:28 PM   #5
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Re: Sensor in the head (pass side)
I'm sorry. I have the sensor in on the driver side, but the pass side is missing its sensor. So its the coolant temp im missing? I have a temp readout on my gauges...
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Old 08-29-2009, 02:17 PM   #6
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Re: Sensor in the head (pass side)
The pass side sensor is actually a temp switch that controls operation of the radiator fans. Won't affect idle but should be fixed so that your fans come on with engine temp.
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Old 08-29-2009, 06:05 PM   #7
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Re: Sensor in the head (pass side)
Do you know what the name of this switch is so I can buy a new one?
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Old 08-29-2009, 09:41 PM   #8
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Re: Sensor in the head (pass side)
Rock auto calls it a cooling fan controller. Any auto parts store should have it, just ask for a cooling fan switch. Just curious, but how are you runnung your engine with a hole in the head where this switch goes without spewing coolant all over?
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Old 08-29-2009, 09:54 PM   #9
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Re: Sensor in the head (pass side)
I'm really not sure, but I'm not.

I know the PO jump wired the fans so they both come on at the same time, but I figure I'll pick up the switch anyway. thanks!
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Re: Sensor in the head (pass side)
thats interesting.... I'm missing them both... huh
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