Question on Stock Temp sensor?

PrplMonster · 08-23-2001, 08:53 AM

Does this need to be hooked up for the computer to function right?

I have an autometer temp gauge, the stock gauge wire is just laying there.. any idea's..?

.dave

LX XLR8R · 08-23-2001, 11:22 AM

the one for the guage no..the one for the computer yes..the one with one wire is for the stock gauge..there is other 3/8" sensor holes in the intake

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1987 black notch(ex 4 banger)
DSS 306 w/ main support...Elderbrock 6028 heads..gt-40 intake..24# injectors...70 mm tb..77 pro-m...accel 300+..mac full legnth..tremec w/ pro5oh...full MAC exhaust,off road h-pipe,long tubes, catback...ron davis radiator..subframes, control arms...CFDF II..o yea holley FPR sucks..dont buy one..
AIM=onesillynotch

CT5.0 · 08-23-2001, 12:16 PM

If thats the case, where does the computer get it's readings from?

LX XLR8R · 08-23-2001, 02:19 PM

its by the black metal tube that goes to the heater core

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1987 black notch(ex 4 banger)
DSS 306 w/ main support...Elderbrock 6028 heads..gt-40 intake..24# injectors...70 mm tb..77 pro-m...accel 300+..mac full legnth..tremec w/ pro5oh...full MAC exhaust,off road h-pipe,long tubes, catback...ron davis radiator..subframes, control arms...CFDF II..o yea holley FPR sucks..dont buy one..
AIM=onesillynotch

[This message has been edited by LX XLR8R (edited 08-23-2001).]

PrplMonster · 08-23-2001, 02:38 PM

Ok, let me get this straight: Your saying that the computer gets the engine temp from the heater core? Mine is bypassed.

My friend has his heater core bypassed with no problems.

The PRO-M website states that the ECT(Engine coolant temp) sensor must be hooked up.

Back to the heater core sensor, whee exactly is it located..?

.dave

PrplMonster · 08-23-2001, 02:43 PM

Duh, sorry, it's up by the water pump....

Another thing i mean to ask you guys...

What type of o2 sensor does everyone run, the thin one or the thick one?

.dave

RED92LX50 · 08-24-2001, 07:29 AM

I am still confused about this issue - I am installing an AutoMeter Mechanical Temp Gauge, and I was going to just remove the existing Electrical sensor & wire (stock)...will this affect the computer or anything else??? Is there another place on the block/intake where I should put the mechanical probe - and leave the stock one in place??? PLEASE LET KNOW, I am planning to finish this job tonight - Thanks!

LX5liter · 08-25-2001, 10:24 AM

The single wire sensor does not affect the computer. On my car I installed the auto meter guage in the stock sensor location and then teed into the computer sensor location and installed the old sending unit there. everything works great.

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B.R.
L.X. 5.0 coupe
Cruise control,power mirrors,...and Thats it!

08-23-2001, 08:53 AM	#1
PrplMonster Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Posts: 88	Question on Stock Temp sensor? Does this need to be hooked up for the computer to function right? I have an autometer temp gauge, the stock gauge wire is just laying there.. any idea's..? .dave

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08-23-2001, 11:22 AM	#2
LX XLR8R Dirk Diggler Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: SLOATSBURG, NY Posts: 1,931	the one for the guage no..the one for the computer yes..the one with one wire is for the stock gauge..there is other 3/8" sensor holes in the intake ------------------ 1987 black notch(ex 4 banger) DSS 306 w/ main support...Elderbrock 6028 heads..gt-40 intake..24# injectors...70 mm tb..77 pro-m...accel 300+..mac full legnth..tremec w/ pro5oh...full MAC exhaust,off road h-pipe,long tubes, catback...ron davis radiator..subframes, control arms...CFDF II..o yea holley FPR sucks..dont buy one.. AIM=onesillynotch

08-23-2001, 12:16 PM	#3
CT5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Plantsville,CT Posts: 2	If thats the case, where does the computer get it's readings from?

08-23-2001, 02:19 PM	#4
LX XLR8R Dirk Diggler Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: SLOATSBURG, NY Posts: 1,931	its by the black metal tube that goes to the heater core ------------------ 1987 black notch(ex 4 banger) DSS 306 w/ main support...Elderbrock 6028 heads..gt-40 intake..24# injectors...70 mm tb..77 pro-m...accel 300+..mac full legnth..tremec w/ pro5oh...full MAC exhaust,off road h-pipe,long tubes, catback...ron davis radiator..subframes, control arms...CFDF II..o yea holley FPR sucks..dont buy one.. AIM=onesillynotch [This message has been edited by LX XLR8R (edited 08-23-2001).]

08-23-2001, 02:38 PM	#5
PrplMonster Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Posts: 88	Ok, let me get this straight: Your saying that the computer gets the engine temp from the heater core? Mine is bypassed. My friend has his heater core bypassed with no problems. The PRO-M website states that the ECT(Engine coolant temp) sensor must be hooked up. Back to the heater core sensor, whee exactly is it located..? .dave

08-23-2001, 02:43 PM	#6
PrplMonster Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Posts: 88	Duh, sorry, it's up by the water pump.... Another thing i mean to ask you guys... What type of o2 sensor does everyone run, the thin one or the thick one? .dave

08-24-2001, 07:29 AM	#7
RED92LX50 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 220	I am still confused about this issue - I am installing an AutoMeter Mechanical Temp Gauge, and I was going to just remove the existing Electrical sensor & wire (stock)...will this affect the computer or anything else??? Is there another place on the block/intake where I should put the mechanical probe - and leave the stock one in place??? PLEASE LET KNOW, I am planning to finish this job tonight - Thanks!

08-25-2001, 10:24 AM	#8
LX5liter dude5l Join Date: May 2001 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada Posts: 603	The single wire sensor does not affect the computer. On my car I installed the auto meter guage in the stock sensor location and then teed into the computer sensor location and installed the old sending unit there. everything works great. ------------------ B.R. L.X. 5.0 coupe Cruise control,power mirrors,...and Thats it!