Coolant Temperature Sender
09-08-2014, 05:30 AM
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Coolant Temperature Sender My coolant temperature sensor has failed giving me fluctuating idle and poor running problems. Basically the wires have pulled out of the sender (98 Camaro 3 wire), so my question is can I rewire to temporarily get my car going again?
I've ordered a new sender (easy option), but as I'm in the UK it will take time to get here.
Is it possible to put a resistor in the circuit to simulate normal running temps. I only use the car in summer months, so engine running temperature is pretty consistent - no more than 180 degrees even stuck in traffic with fans on (independently controlled by on off switch).
Engine is in a 1950 Morris Minor, so no visible codes etc.
Cheers,
Pete
I've ordered a new sender (easy option), but as I'm in the UK it will take time to get here.
Is it possible to put a resistor in the circuit to simulate normal running temps. I only use the car in summer months, so engine running temperature is pretty consistent - no more than 180 degrees even stuck in traffic with fans on (independently controlled by on off switch).
Engine is in a 1950 Morris Minor, so no visible codes etc.
Cheers,
Pete
09-08-2014, 09:02 AM
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I decided as the switch was basically knackered to try gluing it back together. I used a 2 pack epoxy glue and it seemed to have worked - well at least temporarily. I didn't have the surging and random idle, but idle speed was a bit high, but manageable (1200rpm in park). Hopefully a new switch will sort that out when it arrives.
Pete
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