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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 05:33 PM
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Wink temp sensor wire/plug??

How do I remove the plug from the temp sensor on my '99 7.3?? & would it be advisable to replace the sender/sensor as I replace the water pump??
 
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 07:52 PM
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I wouldn't replace it unless it was giving you a false reading. Was the gauge not working?
 
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 06:33 AM
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Everything is working fine, I am replacing my water pump and will have to remove the sender/sensor from the old pump and install into the new one anyway, so I thought it might be smart pm if I just got a new one??
I can't seem to figure out how to get the plug-on connector off of it though.
Any suggestions?? Thanks!
 
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 07:19 AM
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Squeeze (push in) the clip on the side of the connector while pulling up.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 08:26 AM
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OK, Thanks, I got it off!! I think I'm going to just get a new sender/sensor and be done with it.....no sense not replacing it while I'm in there and it will save me having to remove the old one from the old pump.
 
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Good deal. Replacing the sensor is totally up to you, but I wouldn't do it unless it's bad. No use spending money unnecessarily.
 
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If you decide on changing it, hang on to the old one in case you need it to troubleshoot a problem later on.
 
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