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what is this sensor for?

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Old 04-11-2005, 10:53 AM
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the on going on a slan into the intake, what is that for?!?!?! thnaks a lot!

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Old 04-11-2005, 10:57 AM
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looks like someone added that
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Old 04-11-2005, 11:01 AM
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ya, i think it might be a second place to run a coolant temp sensor?
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Old 04-11-2005, 11:05 AM
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coolant isnt in the runners
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Old 04-11-2005, 11:06 AM
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No that is the air temp intake sensor.
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its the ACT sensor you need to keep it or your car will run like sh**
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Old 04-11-2005, 07:00 PM
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i thoguht that was by the front of the intake by the distributor?
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oh nevermind, thats the cts. i never new we ad a ats?
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Old 04-11-2005, 08:58 PM
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The one on the intake duct senses air mass, and this one senses air temperture.
I'd really like to know what the computer uses it for actually.

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ORIGINAL: MD82

The one on the intake duct senses air mass, and this one senses air temperture.
I'd really like to know what the computer uses it for actually.

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Affects how much fuel goes into the cylinders. Cold air is more dense.
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