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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 04:08 PM
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Overhead console temp sending unit

Hi, This is my first post, Hope you guys can help! I drive a 2000 F250SD and my over head console temp reading always reads -40 degrees. Where can I purchase a new sending unit if that is what the problem is? HELP!!!!!!!!!!! Oh, And where is it located?
 
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 04:30 PM
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Welcome to FTE. Does everything else read properly? Usually the problems we see on the overhead display come from loose resistors that you can just solder back in. I'd play with the wiring at the sender unit and see if you can make the display change any.

It's located behind the grill on the drivers side. You'll have to look through the grill to see it off on the side. Little plastic thing with a pointy top and wires going to the bottom.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by F350-6
Welcome to FTE. Does everything else read properly? Usually the problems we see on the overhead display come from loose resistors that you can just solder back in. I'd play with the wiring at the sender unit and see if you can make the display change any.

It's located behind the grill on the drivers side. You'll have to look through the grill to see it off on the side. Little plastic thing with a pointy top and wires going to the bottom.
Thankx, F350-6. I found where it is suppose to be but the sensor is not there, just the wires and plug. I have ordered the sensor from FORD.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 11:47 AM
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You'll have to look through the grill to see it off on the side. Little plastic thing with a pointy top and wires going to the bottom.
And again "Everything you always wanted to know but where afraid to ask!!"
 
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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 10:45 AM
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Just got around to working on my truck and the wire and plug I found are for fog lights and not the temp sensor.WTF
 
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