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Old 01-09-2004, 06:06 AM
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I had a diagnostic test done yesterday and one of the things they told me I needed was the temperature sensor that controls my "fan", as the fan behind the rad is running constantly. Problem is I don't have a freakin' clue where that is? Is that actually what it is called...just the temperature sensor or is there another name for it?

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Old 01-09-2004, 06:48 AM
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it is the coolant temperature switch - it is located on the back of the engine next to the oil filter - has 2 wires to it, a yellow with green stripe and a black
Old 01-09-2004, 07:22 AM
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yep the 2 wires are supposed to connect to 2 little sensors right above the oil filter, feel around and u'll notice them there is 1 other wire back there to another sensor, (the 2 wires are the temp sensor), the radiator thermo sensor is the sensor on the passenger side of the block going to the ecu, its a plug type sensor that costs about 20 bucks to replace at most import parts stores.
Old 01-09-2004, 07:23 AM
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Originally posted by jlicrx
it is the coolant temperature switch - it is located on the back of the engine next to the oil filter - has 2 wires to it, a yellow with green stripe and a black

That is the one that would keep the fan running constantly?

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Old 01-09-2004, 08:12 AM
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Originally posted by Magik
That is the one that would keep the fan running constantly?

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Yes, that sensor tells the fan when to turn on - that is its only function - the other sensor right next to it with one wire is the oil pressure light
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Originally posted by jlicrx
Yes, that sensor tells the fan when to turn on - that is its only function - the other sensor right next to it with one wire is the oil pressure light
Super! Thanks a lot for the help!

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Old 01-09-2004, 10:43 AM
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All Honda told me was that I needed a new 'temperature sensor'...

So do I need the "switch" or do I need the "sending unit"...because one is $50 (switch) the other is $20 (sending unit)...??? I ask cause I just called a different place other than Honda and that's what they asked me...I didn't know what to tell them.

They told me I needed this because my fan 'never' shuts off...even when I am turning the key to start the car (II), after the first click the headlights and the fan start up and then the engine...the fan never stops...

The engine is a 90' d15b1 will the sensors from my old B2 that I just pulled out work with this engine?

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Old 01-09-2004, 07:42 PM
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Originally posted by Magik
The engine is a 90' d15b1 will the sensors from my old B2 that I just pulled out work with this engine?
???

Anyone?

Jason
Old 01-09-2004, 09:49 PM
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there's only one way to find out...try the old sensors (they are free)...as for the switch / sending unit question i don't have my helms near by to figure it out
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Originally posted by Magik
???

Anyone?

Jason
They will probably work, but it's possible that the temperature may be different. You can compare the part numbers at http://www.slhondaparts.com/browse.asp .



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