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Old Jul 6, 2013 | 08:31 PM
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Thermostat sensor plug wire broke

One of my thermostat sensor plug wires twisted off right at the base of the plug, not enough to solder back together. So currently have no temp gauge. Looking at the plug, it looks like a sealed unit. Doesnt look like i can the plug apart and wire up the contacts again. Any thoughts/ideas? thanks
 
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Old Jul 6, 2013 | 08:38 PM
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go to the dealer and see if you can get a new pig tail. Other than that I would say see if you can find one at a junk yard or something
 
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Old Jul 6, 2013 | 08:57 PM
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go to the dealer and see if you can get a new pig tail. Other than that I would say see if you can find one at a junk yard or something
When you say pigtail, are talking about a cut plug that i can solder to my factory wires. Good idea, i didnt think of that. Thanks
 
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Old Jul 6, 2013 | 09:31 PM
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Yes. They sell the plugs with wire attached to it to be reattached to the factory wireing. Not sure if the make the one for the temp sensor though. That's the reasons I mentioned the junk yard too.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2013 | 10:10 PM
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Our parts houses might have one in stock. Oreillys and Autozone are open til 9:00
 
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Old Jul 6, 2013 | 10:37 PM
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Oreillys and Autozone are open til 9:00
You think i can find one to fit the ford factory sensor? I guess it wouldnt be a ford factory "only" fit.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2013 | 11:07 PM
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They should have one. I'm pretty sure they carry the sensors too.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2013 | 11:08 PM
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I KNOW the pigtail you speak of is unavailable from Ford. I know this is because several techs have asked about the availability of this particular connector. I do have more than a few engine harnesses sitting in my garage. It's too bad you aren't in my neck of the woods, or I could snip one off for you.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 01:04 AM
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I have an answer but it will take a minute for me to dig it up.
Something every Ford owner should have on there computer is a copy of the pigtail catalog
It at the top of this link I have a single PDF version
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/3...ch-folder.html
The part number s I found are WPT437 or 3U2Z-14S411-LVA
I found 3 in stock at this link to Amazon. double check the part number with M-Chan

Motorcraft WPT437 Auto Part : Amazon.com : Automotive Motorcraft WPT437 Auto Part : Amazon.com : Automotive


BTW here is the link to the single PDF of the catalog
http://www.fordtechservice.dealercon...torcatalog.pdf

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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 06:11 AM
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This is what I have for the coolant temperature sensor connector:

AP0056 (Alliant Power)
http://www.thedieselstore.com/templa...tNum=APPAP0056

or

GM part number 88953310 will work great if you break a tab off
 
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by bismic
This is what I have for the coolant temperature sensor connector:

AP0056 (Alliant Power)
AP0056 2 Wire Pigtail For Ford PowerStroke 2003-2010 6.0L F Series, Excursion, E Series & 2003-2010 4.5L LCF, 2008-2010 6.4L F-Series
This seems to be it, thanks
 
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 03:36 PM
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I need to go look but that almost looks like the replacement
headlight lamp socket pigtail they sell at Autozone or Pepboys.
That part is around $10.00

Sean
 
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 10:51 PM
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or u could buy some butt connectors, cut off the wiring to the plug, take the plug to autozone, and order another one, then splice the new connector onto the current wiring. just an idea.
 
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