Re: 164 Temp Switch

[Alan Lambert <gerard@domain.elided>]

Check the temperature "sender" again--if I remember correctly, there are 
TWO spade electrical fittings coming out of it--one for gauge, the other 
for the switch. Always make sure the housing has a very good ground.


On Wed, 22 Dec 1999, David Nolen wrote:

> OK, I give up!  Where is the temperature switch for the "idiot light" on
> the water temperature on a '91 164L?  Mine comes on when the engine is
> stone cold and when the temp on the gauge gets above 175.
> 
> I know there are three sensors under there.  I had to replace the injection
> temperature sensor last year and know where the gauge sending unit is, but
> where is the third one?
> 
> I'm sure I have a bad connection or some sort of ground.  Thanks for the
> help.
> 
> David Nolen
> 
> '91 164L
> '74 Spider
> '79 Alfetta GTV
> '69 Porsche 911
> 
> 
> 

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Alan G. Lambert___________________________________<gerard@domain.elided>
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