ECT question.

[Cobra351]

If my ECT sensor is not working right, would my temperature guage still work ok? I am trying to get rid of some low RPM pinging. And have changed the IAT,cleaned the MAF,Checked the TPS voltage,Have my timing at stock 10*.This is my last thing to check is the ECT. Also have put on new o2's. I dont have any codes, and the car runs fine other than the dreaded pinging at low rpm's giong up hill.

 

[HoofnIt]

The ECT is strictly for the computer. There is a separate sending unit, towards the front, driver's side of the lower intake, which is for your temperature gauge.

 

[Cobra351]

Thanks. I unplugged the ECT and I am not noticing the pinging at all. Is this because it is setting me in an limp in mode? Car feels fine. Thanks for all replies.

 

[swingline]

Make sure the ECT is facing the correct direction. The sensor has to be in a position were it recieves all the air bluntly. If it is angled at all, the "U" housing around the tip will guard it from the air and give a bad signal. I hope you could make sence of that... www.50resto.com has them if you need a new one. They may be cheaper than the dealership.

 

[Cobra351]

Make sure the ECT is facing the correct direction. The sensor has to be in a position were it recieves all the air bluntly. If it is angled at all, the "U" housing around the tip will guard it from the air and give a bad signal. I hope you could make sence of that... www.50resto.com has them if you need a new one. They may be cheaper than the dealership.

Thank You. Yes I have it set right. I think you are refering to the IAT. I indexed it so to have it set right.

 

[swingline]

Oh sorry. Yes I was talking about the ACT (air charge temp).