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1988 ford water temperature sending unit location ?

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SOURCE: WHERE IS THE OIL SENDING UNIT LOCATED ON A 93 FORD TAURUS

The oil pressure sending unit is located behind the oil filter.

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SOURCE: location of the temperature sending unit on a 1991 olds toronado

Ok, you have three sensors on this engine that work together to manage the temperature reading that are sent to the gauge. i recommend checking all three to be safe. i will list the sensors and, locations below.

1. Coolant temperature sensor- Under hood, driver side, upper engine area, above transmission bell housing, mounted in driver side end of intake manifold.

2. Engine Temperature sensor- Under hood, driver side, upper engine area, mounted on rear cylinder head

3. Temperature switch.- Under hood, center, lower engine area, above oil filter, rear of coolant temperature sensor, mounted in engine block




Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 20, 2010

SOURCE: location of temperature gauge sending unit 1990

Check at thermostat housing or right behind it.

Anonymous

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SOURCE: E150 ford 4.9L motor water

This is on a 1990 E-150 4.9L did not know your year ?
The coolent temperature sensor/switch (For Computer) is Top forward RH side of engine, under water outlet...Hope this was some help to you ??


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SOURCE: Where is the speedometer sending unit located 1993 ford f250 XLT 4x4

My parts book shows a speed sensor in the side of the transmission where the cable used to be.

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    2. As the water warms up, the resistance does not change or changes in erratic jumps: the sender is bad, replace it with a new one.
  7. Install the good or new sending unit into the engine, then connect the negative battery cable.
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  2. Immerse the tip of the sensor in container of water.
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  5. Repeat the test at two other temperature points, heating or cooling the water as necessary.
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