• Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech

Check engine light and PI intake

  • Thread starter Thread starter stang2004
  • Start date Start date Jul 7, 2005
S

stang2004

Founding Member
Sep 23, 2001
177
0
0
Northern Jersey
Jul 7, 2005
#1
  • Jul 7, 2005
  • #1
So im getting a check engine light. I have a 1998 GT with the PI intake, and supposedly a sensor isnt hooked up, could take a picture for you guys. Traded the car from my friend and he told me their isnt a hook up for the 98 to the PI intake and it throws the code. this normal or what
 

COramprat

...I can take it. I think.
20+ Year Stangneter
Mar 2, 2003
8,474
1,463
223
Sea of Tranquility
Jul 7, 2005
#2
  • Jul 7, 2005
  • #2
Is it the temp sensor? The NPI cars have 2 wheras the PI only has one. Most tap the intake where the sensor would go on the NPI intake. Or you could extend the wires and install it in the block near the divers side motor mount.
 
S

stang2004

Founding Member
Sep 23, 2001
177
0
0
Northern Jersey
Jul 7, 2005
#3
  • Jul 7, 2005
  • #3
coramprat said:
Is it the temp sensor? The NPI cars have 2 wheras the PI only has one. Most tap the intake where the sensor would go on the NPI intake. Or you could extend the wires and install it in the block near the divers side motor mount.
Click to expand...

hmm i dont feel like removing the manifold and all that junk to tap it. What is all involved to install it in the block near the driver side motor mount?

i also heard something about splicing the wires into the other sensor?
 

LI98GTStang

Founding Member
Jun 22, 2000
1,715
0
36
L.I., NY
Jul 7, 2005
#4
  • Jul 7, 2005
  • #4
stang2004 said:
hmm i dont feel like removing the manifold and all that junk to tap it. What is all involved to install it in the block near the driver side motor mount?

i also heard something about splicing the wires into the other sensor?
Click to expand...

Pretty sure you can't splice the other temp sensor as you would half the power going to them. I've seen some guys take off the thermostat cover and tap that. That wouldn't require taking off the PI Intake in order to tap that. Hope that fixes it for you. Did you try and clear the code by resetting the puter?
 

tomustang

Psychotic Member
Founding Member
Jun 8, 2000
3,434
2
78
McLean Hospital
Jul 8, 2005
#5
  • Jul 8, 2005
  • #5
T fitting.
 
S

stang2004

Founding Member
Sep 23, 2001
177
0
0
Northern Jersey
Jul 8, 2005
#6
  • Jul 8, 2005
  • #6
LI98GTStang said:
Pretty sure you can't splice the other temp sensor as you would half the power going to them. I've seen some guys take off the thermostat cover and tap that. That wouldn't require taking off the PI Intake in order to tap that. Hope that fixes it for you. Did you try and clear the code by resetting the puter?
Click to expand...


i got the car from a friend of mine, he explained the situation, and said he never had the chance to tap the intake for the sensor. The code is tripped as soon as the car is started so a reset doesnt really help

if i cut and splice wires i just want to make sure it works, dont want to be hacking stuff up for no reason
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

I
Engine Insane fuel trims +25% LTFT Bank 1, -16% LTFT Bank 2
  • imw_stl
  • Aug 31, 2025
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Replies
2
Views
321
SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech Sep 19, 2025
Mustang5L5
P
2000 GT Random Power Loss
  • Pinellas50
  • Mar 9, 2026
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Replies
4
Views
314
SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech Mar 23, 2026
Pinellas50
P
A
Check Engine codes jumping around
  • azactor
  • Jan 9, 2026
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
1
Views
191
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Jan 10, 2026
gkomo
Vacuum line question?
  • Mustang Momma
  • Feb 10, 2026
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
1
Views
173
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Mar 3, 2026
Noobz347
G
Sputtering/misfiring below 2500rpm
  • Godless
  • Sep 14, 2025
  • 2005 - 2014 S-197 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
5
Views
417
2005 - 2014 S-197 Mustang -General/Talk- Sep 14, 2025
gkomo
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?