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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 07:26 AM
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Default removing my engine harness, I broke a sensor....what is it???

Im removing my motor so I can build my bottom end, and while I Was removing the engine harness I couldnt get the wires off of this sensor and I ended up breaking it. I unscrewed the sensor and coolant started coming out so I put it back in. It is below teh vtec solenoid. Here are some pics.




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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 07:41 AM
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tw switch, its like $25-30 at the dealer, u can get it off any honda head. I broke mine and justgot a new one since it was cheap
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 04:41 PM
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sorry, but I cant even think of what tw means....
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 04:43 PM
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i think its the one your cluster reads for the temp, but not 100% positive
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 06:25 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by eg crunkmonster &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i think its the one your cluster reads for the temp, but not 100% positive</TD></TR></TABLE>

You are correct. It is called the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECT sensor).
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 07:03 PM
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where the hell is it in here?: http://www.hondaautomotivepart...EC%29
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 07:21 PM
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its part number 37870-PJ7-003 and listed under "water pump/thermostat" slhonda.com is a better site to look for things, u can click the number on the pic and get the part number and name
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 07:53 PM
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sweeeeet. thanks man
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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 11:43 AM
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Go to a junkyard and grab one off of any honda/acura.. They are all the same..
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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 12:04 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by eg crunkmonster &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i think its the one your cluster reads for the temp, but not 100% positive</TD></TR></TABLE>

actually the signal is sent to the cluster from the temp gage sending unit. It has a yel/grn wire with a female bullet connector on the end.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by shamoo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It is called the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECT sensor). </TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tgreaves &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Go to a junkyard and grab one off of any honda/acura.. They are all the same..</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 12:49 PM
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Also you can still drive with it like that for the time being, only thing is your temp gauge on your cluster isnt going to work..
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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 06:58 PM
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I see. I'll justyank one from a junk yard later on after the engine build is done. im not really worried about it right now, just was curious as to what it was...thanks for the help guys!
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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 09:51 PM
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Not only that, the ECU uses it to calibrate cold fuel enrichment.
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