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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 05:56 AM
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EDIT: Updated with a picture...please help....thanks!

I have an 88-91 JDM B16A with a broken sensor and not sure what it is or what i should buy.
On the back of the block, just beneath what I think is the oil pressure sensor is another sensor...anyone know? Knock sensor maybe? I need to be sure and order one...should i get one for a 90 integra like most other parts?

The picture was taken with the camera next to the front driver side strut tower pointing toward the back of the block

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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 12:19 PM
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i pic might help
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 04:57 PM
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big 2 prong? water temp sensor?
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Old Feb 3, 2009 | 04:41 AM
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.is that a water temp sensor? would it throw a code if i left it? the temp gauge does currently work fine.

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Old Feb 3, 2009 | 06:15 AM
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My guess is it is the "Engine Coolant Temperature Switch", [probably what fasterthanueg means] and it will have to be replaces, it controls the rad fan. 94
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 04:48 PM
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updated with pics, please help...thanks!
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 05:58 PM
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Oil pressure sending unit I believe (you can just grab one from a D-series)
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 01:01 PM
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anyone else wanna confirm,
thanks!
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 02:47 PM
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what 94eg8 said

it for the oil light
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