Coolant temp sensor

[mcbride89]

So damn frustrating that these sensor bite the dust so easily. I just replaced 2 within the last 4-5k miles and now going to vato zone for another. The resistance on one in there was over 5k. This one I had laying around I thought was good, was 4k.

I'm guessing they just make these like sh*t. And I seriously just put a new 0
O2 in there. Went to thinking how could I have messed plugging a connector in. Check the CTS and sure as sh*t it's out of spec -__-

Just wanted to hear others input on this

 

[EHmotorsports]

get a mitsu sensor and never look back

 

[brisvr4]

Ive replaced mine once in 10 years.
Id say to get a factory sensor?

 

[mcbride89]

I'm calling mitsu tomorrow. I tested this one in store, tested fine, put it in. Won't start. Check it again, 5.6k... I think it's whatever under the plug and has a shitty connection after you apply any torque on it. Autozone is going to have another for me tomorrow. But after this I'm just going to order a new OEM unit. I'm getting annoyed of pulling and cleaning the plugs after every time I crank the car trying to get it to start.

 

[G]

You buy cheap you buy twice.

 

[mcbride89]

Agreed, or 3 or 4 times -_-

31 bucks through jnz. I'll give them a ring in the morning.

 

[turbowop]

I've never even had to replace one. The wiring leading to it, however, has required some work over the years.

 

[mcbride89]

Yeah mark, the wiring feels brittle for sure but I do have 4.7 bolts with key on there.

I looked into it more and cases where it's piss cold like it is here in jersey, 32 degrees = 5.3ish K. So the sensor is okay. I thought they only went to 2.5, but that's when it's about 68 degrees out.