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Hey guys, I was putting a new clamp on my passengers side intercooler boot, and unplugged the map sensor to get more room. When I went to plug it in, it snapped in no problem, but the little red plastic piece would no slide up and lock. Long story short, I broke that red piece that slides off, and am wondering if I need to invest in a new sensor. The sensor still clicks when I slide it in, but that red piece was like a secondary lock kinda thing. Will I be ok without it, or do I need to get a new sensor? This is what the sensor currently looks like
Yeah I just took it for a drive, and the sensor is still tight in place. I'm probably gonna let it ride for a while like it is since it still locks in place. However, is a Ford dealership the only place I can get the red clip? Or does an online vendor sell them?
It's a 'backup' lock used on some parts that are deemed more important. I wouldn't even bother with a replacement, but you can buy them and it's not part of the sensor.
Yeah for now I'm probably gonna let it ride like it is. I do keep a couple of zip ties in the glove compartment, so if it does come loose, I can secure it with those.
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