Coolant Temperature Sender
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Staging Lane
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Broughty Ferry Scotland
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
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Staging Lane
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 59
Likes: 3
From: Broughty Ferry Scotland
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
Pete
