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What's this sensor ???

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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 04:19 PM
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I found a sensor on the top of my block (firewall side) right before the lower intake edge. The only problem is I dont have a plug on the harness to put on it. I just replaced the motor and don't remember it being on the original. Does anyone have a clue what the sensor is?
Old Nov 26, 2006 | 04:20 PM
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Pics would help a ton
Old Nov 26, 2006 | 04:28 PM
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 04:33 PM
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Its on the rear drivers side of the lower intake? Without pics im thinking PCV valve but that would be to obvious. Not sure. Pics or a better description would help.
Old Nov 26, 2006 | 05:13 PM
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What vehicle did the replacement motor come from?
Old Nov 26, 2006 | 06:16 PM
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Looks like a coolant temperature sensor...
Old Nov 26, 2006 | 06:25 PM
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i would say dont worry about it... my car doesnt have it... therefore you dont need it (since my motor is all stock)
Old Nov 26, 2006 | 07:02 PM
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i'll look it up on ALLDATA tomorrow at wyotech, its what the dealerships use, but i dont think you need it
Old Nov 26, 2006 | 08:30 PM
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Two pin sensor, center, upper engine area of the block?......looks like the donor engine came from a truck....that would be the Knock Sensor....not used in Mustang V8 EEC-IV systems.
Old Nov 26, 2006 | 09:39 PM
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My first thought was a knock sensor as well... It is a 5.0 truck block. As long as I don't need it then I'm not going to worry about it. Thanks for the clarification.



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