replacing temp sensor
replacing temp sensor it might seem dumb , but i can t figure out how to get the old one out. i cant use a socket or wrench, its too close to the header and theres not enough room for either tool to fit.
i finally got it out...it seems like the old sensor had thread lock...do i need to put some on the new one?? the damn instructions say not to use any grease but nothing about thread lock??
and would i need to reset my car after replacing the sensor? or will a code just go away on tis own...it was throwing a P0118 code
and would i need to reset my car after replacing the sensor? or will a code just go away on tis own...it was throwing a P0118 code
Last edited by z28_n_tx; Jun 20, 2006 at 11:43 AM.
I know when I replaced mine (broke it during the header install) I just unplugged the battery and it was fine.
But, I tried 2 off brands (from napa & autozone) and they did not work for some reason. So, I went to GM (I think it was a AC delco brand) and put it in and it worked fine.
But, I tried 2 off brands (from napa & autozone) and they did not work for some reason. So, I went to GM (I think it was a AC delco brand) and put it in and it worked fine.
you mean the sensor you bought at auto zone and napa didnt work??? i bought mine at autozone replaced it tonight..drove the car to autozone and the damn code is still there...any one what it could be??
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Originally Posted by z28_n_tx
you mean the sensor you bought at auto zone and napa didnt work??? i bought mine at autozone replaced it tonight..drove the car to autozone and the damn code is still there...any one what it could be??
Originally Posted by stillremains
How many times have you started the car since you replaced the sensor? I ask this because the control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 3 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
a few times..dont really know for sure. but i will be reseting the pcm again and hopefully that will do it.
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If you stop by autozone tell them you bought the sensor and still have a check engine light. Have them pull the codes and delete it, if it comes back then you have a problem with the new sensor or mabey the wiring.
Originally Posted by G-Body
If you stop by autozone tell them you bought the sensor and still have a check engine light. Have them pull the codes and delete it, if it comes back then you have a problem with the new sensor or mabey the wiring.
see thats the thing, the SES light only came on the frist couple of times i started the car after header install. but i had forgotten to plug back in the wiring to the sensor. this was last thursday, ofcourse i plugged it back, but since friday i have not had the SES light on. But i still went in that same day to get it scanned to see why it came on to begin with.