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Old May 12, 2012 | 02:54 PM
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Can somebody please tell me what sensor goes in this hole and if they could please include a picture of what it looks like? I think I lost it in the shuffling. Thanks
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Old May 12, 2012 | 03:01 PM
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Engine coolant temp sending unit


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Old May 12, 2012 | 03:16 PM
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Yeah the coolant temperature sending unit. Some places call it the coolant temperature switch
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Old May 12, 2012 | 05:12 PM
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Is this the one?
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Old May 12, 2012 | 06:09 PM
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That is it. Don't over tighten it, ask me how I know...
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Old May 12, 2012 | 06:18 PM
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Does that only do the dash gauge or does the computer need it to run? Cause i have an aftermarket gauge set with a water temp on it
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Old May 12, 2012 | 06:57 PM
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Only does the gauge, the one on the t-stat housing is for the computer
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