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(Message started by: exaktaman on Nov 15^th, 2009, 8:37pm)

Title: Temperature Gauge sender
Post by exaktaman on Nov 15^th, 2009, 8:37pm

Hello All,

I need to replace the the Temperature Gauge sender; are there any particular problems to look out for?

I have done the checks outlined elswhere on the site and it is definately the sender that is at fault.

One other issue. I get a shower off the corner of the boot lid when it is opened after rainfall. Is this a design fault?
Exaktaman

Title: Re: Temperature Gauge sender
Post by Baz on Nov 15^th, 2009, 8:43pm

What engine is your car?

and yes, as for the boot soaking you everytime you open the lid, it is a design fault although I always thought that Ford built it in for a laugh!! ;D

Title: Re: Temperature Gauge sender
Post by exaktaman on Nov 15^th, 2009, 8:49pm

Hi Baz,
My car is a 2.3 Ultima.
Actually most of the water goes into the boot and often splashes neatly into the multichanger!
Exaktaman.

Title: Re: Temperature Gauge sender
Post by gozz on Nov 15^th, 2009, 10:16pm

22mm socket and short extension,do it when cold and coolant loss will be small.Do NOT overtighten,a firm nip is all that is required as the thread is very small and tapered.Much damage is done by overtightening of both sensors,causing pulling out of the brass bosses that are bonded into the plastic manifold.
GOZZ.

Title: Re: Temperature Gauge sender
Post by Baz on Nov 15^th, 2009, 10:22pm

With regards to the water ingress, I once fitted two strips of rubber to the edge of the boot lid that folded in when the boot was shut, but were long enough to flick out wider than the boot opening. It worked fine and stopped most of the water flooding into the boot and instead; let it drip down the outside of the rear wings!!

Title: Re: Temperature Gauge sender
Post by exaktaman on Nov 15^th, 2009, 11:45pm

Thanks for the advice Gozz and thanks to you too Baz for the tip regarding the boot lid.

I've had this car for about 6 months now and apart from an auto box problem, (posted about that long ago in the Problems section) which I've learned to live with for just now I love it!

Incidently, because I've got to treat the box with respect - through the 2nd to 3rd shift at least - I get really good MPG.

Exaktaman.

Title: Re: Temperature Gauge sender
Post by harvey2010 on Nov 21^st, 2009, 6:58pm

hello i have a 1996 scorpio and the temp gauge stays at low and ive been told its the thermal sender switch is faulty so need to change it and there is no manual for a scorpio, so i need to know where on the engine i can find the switch so i can change it please help !! cont ... 2.0lt dohc auto

Title: Re: Temperature Gauge sender
Post by gozz on Nov 21^st, 2009, 7:22pm

harvey.
Senders vary in position according to the type of engine to which they are fitted.You should be able to obtain information from the relevant information on this site.Should you be unable to locate it,someone will enlighten you once your engine type is known.
GOZZ.

Title: Re: Temperature Gauge sender
Post by harvey2010 on Nov 21^st, 2009, 9:40pm

its a 2.0lt dohc engine auto

Title: Re: Temperature Gauge sender
Post by harvey2010 on Nov 26^th, 2009, 7:46pm

hello i have asked on here about my temp sender but didnt provide engine detail so here it is again hope some will be able to direct me i have a 1996 scorpio and the temp gauge stays at low and ive been told its the thermal sender switch is faulty so need to change it and there is no manual for a scorpio, so i need to know where on the engine i can find the switch so i can change it please help !! it is a 2.0lt dohc auto 16v engine thats all i know

Title: Re: Temperature Gauge sender
Post by Tompion on Nov 26^th, 2009, 8:21pm

Hi

Look here:
http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/manual/engines/dohc16v/DOHC16VCHead.pdf

Page 7 item 4.

Dave