Trying out 4th gen temperature sensor
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Trying out 4th gen temperature sensor
I got a code for the coolant temperature sensor and sure enough, there was a lot of corrosion on the plug and pins of the sensor. So instead of cleaning it, I just replaced it with one that's used on the 4th gen. I got the idea from hanging out with other Maxima members checking out their cars and they looked quite similar. So I compared and they have the same voltage output, thread and pitch sizes. So yesterday I installed it. No problems so far, but we'll see. I know about the harness, I plan to replace it soon, used or new.
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Last edited by jbbons25; 09-22-2014 at 06:55 PM.
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I got a code for the coolant temperature sensor and sure enough, there was a lot of corrosion on the plug and pins of the sensor. So instead of cleaning it, I just replaced it with one that's used on the 4th gen. I got the idea from hanging out with other Maxima members checking out their cars and they looked quite similar. So I compared and they have the same voltage output, thread and pitch sizes. So yesterday I installed it. No problems so far, but we'll see. I know about the harness, I plan to replace it soon, used or new.
![](http://imageshack.com/a/img673/7305/OQpIN4.jpg)
![](http://imageshack.com/a/img674/4862/b6vtzl.jpg)
![](http://imageshack.com/a/img673/7305/OQpIN4.jpg)
![](http://imageshack.com/a/img674/4862/b6vtzl.jpg)
Just one question; why?
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#4
K, let us know how it works out, my radiator cracked so I'm waiting on my new radiator & hoses, I was contemplating on changing my TS too but I cleaned it off and discovered the connector clip is broken and is just sitting in place, another thing I need from junk yard. Pull-a-part wanted $50 for a used radiator, and a new one was $58 shipped on Amazon, SMH, really?
#5
It has been over a week and my car has been behaving better since changing the sensor. Guess it was time for a replacement or the corrosion was that bad. I would recommend this if you guys experience the same problem.
I also ordered a new EGI harness and has been shipped so I can't wait for that. Also, I'm very close to 350k miles. Too bad it's not the original engine.
I also ordered a new EGI harness and has been shipped so I can't wait for that. Also, I'm very close to 350k miles. Too bad it's not the original engine.
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