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Old 03-14-2006, 10:07 PM
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That'* the LIM, driver'* side, facing in toward the throttle body. Me thinks it'* a coolant temperature sensor. But, I already see one directly under the throttle body in the LIM. I carlessly misplaced whatever was in that port during my disassembly process. If it'* just a temp sensor I can get a new one from AutoZone. Does this car have two?

I guess this is what I get for not keeping parts organized as I work.
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not on my series 2....

i see no reason for 2 temp sensors on the same piece
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I agree. This one has me stumped. Unfortunately the Chilton'* isn't of much help.

BTW, it'* the threaded port, just to the right of the LIM bolt.
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so there is this one on top rear, and the coolant temp sensor on the bottom front

does it look stock?
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There should be a coolant temp sensor in there.
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Here'* a pic looking directly down at the LIM.



The other sensor is directly under where the TB would be. The port I'm talking about is to the right and above. It screws in at a 45 degree angle. :?
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Sorry, my camera sucks and so does the lighting in the garage. That engine really isn't that dirty.
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Correct. One for the gauge, one for the PCM. Both of my L67'* have two.

Call it a backup. If the PCM unit fails, you still have a visual backup. If the Visual fails, the PCM will keep you safe. At this point, I'd replace them both with the same manufacturer.
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No problem. Will replace both. Brings me to my next question...are they both the same size and/or part number?


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