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Old 09-23-2014, 11:02 AM
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I noticed this plug with an end cap on it today. What is it?
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Old 09-23-2014, 11:21 AM
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Temperature sensor? That's where mine is.
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Originally Posted by RickRumenysRedRubicon
<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=576964"/> I noticed this plug with an end cap on it today. What is it?
Temperature sensor? That's where mine is.

Edit: sorry for the double post. Mobile app probs.
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I noticed this plug with an end cap on it today. What is it?
The "end cap" is the actual temp sensor.
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It will probably be more accurate running it like that, though.
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It will probably be more accurate running it like that, though.
Yes, that is true.
However, the computer is programmed to make it unlikely the sensor will read heat from the engine bay.
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It will probably be more accurate running it like that, though.
I am so glad that it swill run better with my Ghetto Mod! Bur seriously folks... I put it back where it belongs. What type of sensor is it? Water, Radiator. What? I plan on adding some a pillor gausges.

Thaaaanks for the help ,em!
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Originally Posted by RickRumenysRedRubicon
I am so glad that it swill run better with my Ghetto Mod! Bur seriously folks... I put it back where it belongs. What type of sensor is it? Water, Radiator. What? I plan on adding some a pillor gausges.

Thaaaanks for the help ,em!
It's an ambient air temp sensor. The readout is in the speedometer.
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The engine also makes adjustments in the Fuel/Air mixture based on the temp reading.
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The engine also makes adjustments in the Fuel/Air mixture based on the temp reading.
I haven't seen any evidence of this.
I think it relies more on water and intake air temps.
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