Relocated intake air temp switch

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Jun 7, 2015 | 07:14 AM

russellj

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From: NW Iowa

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Relocated intake air temp switch

Has anybody relocated the intake air temp switch to the air box on there xj. Just curious what effects you have seen. Thinking about doing that to my 01. Thanks

Jun 7, 2015 | 07:22 AM

XJwonders

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From: west chester, pa

Year: 1999

Engine: 4.0

A ton of people have done that already. Some people actually run two sensors and a switch so they won't have to actually physically move the sensor twice a year.

Jun 7, 2015 | 08:21 AM

cruiser54

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From: Prescott, Az

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

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I've done tons of them.

I don't move it any time. And, I live where it can be 100* to 0*, and it's a sensor not a switch FWIW.

Jun 8, 2015 | 10:24 AM

russellj

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From: NW Iowa

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Thanks for the replys. So what does a person gain by moving the sensor? I am guessing you gain horse power because the sensor says the air is cooler. Do you gain or loose horsepower with this? Also has anyone put a resistor across this sensor to gain mileage?
Thanks.