Originally posted by realslimshaver:
all the temp sensor does is send the approx tempature to the guage it does not have anything to do with the cars computer. however the temp sender is the thing that sends the message to the computer. in answer to your question i dont beleave you have to drain your coolent to change the sensor or sender. i was reading about this about a week ago and i dont have my book with me right now so i am only 85% sure
your wrong about that!!!! the ect works to help the computer determine the temp of the engine, to help it determine wether the car needs more or less gas,to add or pull timing.......so yes it does have alot to do with the cars computer....ceebee, you wont change it fast enough not to lose any coolant but if done quickly you'll only lose a small amount...it comes down to wether or not you wont coolant on the floor/ground...
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