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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 03:34 PM
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My 96 xj is throwing a engine coolant temp high output code. On my dashboard the temp gauge works fine and tell the right temp but when I plug in my obd2 computer it says the temp is -40. I've heard these cherokees have two sensors if I am correct. If so I know the one is located on the temp housing but where is the other?
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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 05:22 PM
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if 96 has two the other might be on the rear of the head driver side
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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 05:26 PM
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The '96 does have 2.
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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 08:20 PM
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ok thanks ill look at it tomorrow and see whats wrong
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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 10:57 PM
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you'll probably have to change the one on your thermostat housing.
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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 11:08 PM
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which temp sensor is for the temp gauge??
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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by grizbomb
which temp sensor is for the temp gauge??
the one on the back of the motor on driver side, i believe either on top or below the exaust manifold .
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