1978 - 1996 Big Bronco  
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Temp sending unit location

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 08-09-2012, 07:54 PM
waynejaynes's Avatar
waynejaynes
waynejaynes is offline
5th Wheeling
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Gladwin Michigan
Posts: 27
Received 4 Likes on 3 Posts
Temp sending unit location

I have a 1995 Bronco with 351 winsor engine, It runs like garbage and someone told me that it sounds like because the temp guage shows its always cold that it makes the computer think its to cool to open the EGR. My question is, Where is the temp sending unit and the temp sensor located. Thanks Wayne
 
  #2  
Old 08-09-2012, 10:19 PM
Raleigh1's Avatar
Raleigh1
Raleigh1 is offline
Elder User
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Viva Las Vegas
Posts: 954
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
First thing to do is pull codes, don't just throw parts at it.
Just because the check engine light is not on doesn't mean it doesn't have codes stored.
 
  #3  
Old 08-09-2012, 10:36 PM
greystreak92's Avatar
greystreak92
greystreak92 is offline
Post Fiend
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Gateway to the West
Posts: 9,179
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 7 Posts
The temperature gauge sending unit and the ECT (Engine Coolant Temperature) sensor are two entirely separate devices. If the gauge never registers the problem is with the temperature sender or the gauge itself NOT the ECT sensor. Follow Raleigh1's advice and pull Codes before replacing anything.

For reference purposes, the temperature sending unit for the gauge is in the lower intake manifold behind and to the driver's side of the water neck. It has a single wire electrical connection. The ECT sensor is in the coolant tree near the water neck. It has a 3-wire electrical connection.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
JJock
Pre-Power Stroke Diesel (7.3L IDI & 6.9L)
7
04-15-2022 01:42 PM
Nod
Cooling, Heating, Ventilation & A/C
3
05-20-2017 07:08 PM
thartweger
1994.5 - 1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
15
06-14-2010 07:42 AM
nmfordguy
Cooling, Heating, Ventilation & A/C
6
11-29-2005 02:52 PM
joelb
Explorer, Sport Trac, Mountaineer & Aviator
4
05-28-2001 11:48 AM



Quick Reply: Temp sending unit location



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:09 AM.