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Jun 3, 2004 | 05:03 PM

bojette

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ect sensor

I just had a diagnostic check done on my '91 2.3L 4cyl. Ranger, and it showed I need an engine coolant temperature sensor. The guy at the parts store said there are two types: one for a digital readout and one for a standard guage. Is this correct?

Also, where is the ECT sensor located?

Jun 4, 2004 | 09:51 AM

RangerRuss

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The ECT sensor should be on the drivers side of the engine near the firewall directly under the intake manifold. Can be seen quite clearly from under the truck.

I would also suggest posting this thread in the Ranger forum as user Rockledge has pictures of the various components that he will post.

Russ

Jun 13, 2004 | 01:33 PM

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The parts guy is talking about the temp gauge sending unit which is a single wire. What you need is the sensor that tells the computer how warm your engine is. It's a 2 wire sensor.