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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 09:16 AM
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Where is the cooling temperature sending unit located on a straight six 1997 Jeep Cherokee? Want to try @ burp air from system. Any help would by greatly appreciated.
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 09:22 AM
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If I remember right, on my 96 the coolant temp sensor is screwed into that crazy ole thermostat housing?
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 11:47 AM
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The temp sensor on the t-stat housing is for the fan. The one for the gauge is on the drivers side of the head toward the firewall, at least on my '90 not 100% sure if that's where yours is.
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On a 97 there isn't a sender on the head.
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so where is it on a 97xj?
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or are the coolant temp sensor and the temp sending unit the same on a 97?
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or are the coolant temp sensor and the temp sending unit the same on a 97?
Bingo. 97+ the engine and gauge sensor are the same and the sensor is in the t-stat housing.
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