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Old Jul 14, 2006 | 02:06 AM
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I'm going to use the autokraft oilpan and it has no oil temp sending unit bung.
Does this oil temp go to the pcm? Do I need it?

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Old Jul 14, 2006 | 02:50 PM
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I think it goes to the PCM but you don`t need it, but it`s kinda nice to have if you regularly beat on/race the car. Only a few LSx cars had it anyway, I think just the vettes and CTS - V`s. If you decide not to run it just make sure to check if there is a code for it in the PCM, there probably is. If there is make sure to delete it so that you don`t get a check engine light.
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Old Jul 14, 2006 | 06:15 PM
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Thanks for the reply, I've been getting different info on this. Some say it does go to the pcm and some says just a dash idiot light. ????????

This is for a 2002 ls1 in 69 camaro
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If you're talking about the plug down in the oil pan sump, that is an oil LEVEL sensor not temp. That does just go to a dash light, not the PCM.

The Vettes have a temp sensor up by the oil filter that goes to the PCM.
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Old Jul 14, 2006 | 09:40 PM
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Sorry, yes I' m talking about the sender in the oilpan sump. Thats an oil level, huh . Thanks for the help.
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