I got an aftermarket sensor really cheap off Amazon or eBay works fine. As far as the connector that will be tough. Best bet is probably the "Parting Out" classifieds. Some can snip that off a junk vehicle and throw it in an envelope.
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You can remove the terminals from the connector housings and reconnect the wires to new terminals. Or you can splice sections of wire that have the correct terminals and plug them back into the connector housings. See Post #6 and #7 here:Alright, guys... so its all assembled, gonna fill and whatnot tomorrow. However, in my messing with the thermostat housing, I broke two of the wires that attach to the lower driver side thermostat housing.
How can I go about repairing these, or do I need to order new parts??
The water temp sensor looks to be in pretty rough shape...
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Also, am I good to fill and fire this puppy up with those sensors inoperable??
Thanks.
I bet either @Coolerman or @RAGINGMATT could fix you up with a connector housing.Check out waytekwire.com perhaps they have a connector.
I’m guessing the connector is a common design vs Toyota specific.
Alright, guys... so its all assembled, gonna fill and whatnot tomorrow. However, in my messing with the thermostat housing, I broke two of the wires that attach to the lower driver side thermostat housing.
How can I go about repairing these, or do I need to order new parts??
The water temp sensor looks to be in pretty rough shape...
View attachment 2040899
Also, am I good to fill and fire this puppy up with those sensors inoperable??
Thanks.
Alright, guys... so its all assembled, gonna fill and whatnot tomorrow. However, in my messing with the thermostat housing, I broke two of the wires that attach to the lower driver side thermostat housing.
How can I go about repairing these, or do I need to order new parts??
The water temp sensor looks to be in pretty rough shape...
View attachment 2040899
Also, am I good to fill and fire this puppy up with those sensors inoperable??
Thanks.
Hi Seth ,
if u PM me some more detailed photos and a more detailed description of what connectors broke , now just wires
and , i can see the profile of the 182-65 water temp. sensor , I can check inventory and see ,
i DO have everything to do a OEM factory Repair on , 182-12 if thats the case as well
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182-65 requires a bit more study
i have a ASIAN Parts house in DC i deal with that will have Both Senders if need be
Chance's are i DO have the plastic connectors too , all of them
its simply all about info. supplied and research now ..
Bring It On .................
I don’t need the connector. I just posted a link to a connector source and I think wires got crossed on who needs what. @dbla is the OP that probably needs it
ok , sorry about that
this thread is all over the place with some needs and issues maybe of more then one vehical ? , your right
but , just trying to help
hopefully the right person finds my connector photo
thanks ,
kindly matt
That sensor tells the computer what the coolant temperature is. Mine failed "open circuit" making the computer think it was -40 degrees out and resulted in fast idle of about 2000 rpm. Basically if it runs like it should you're good.
If your interested you could look up some resistance checks versus temperature but it's probably fine.
Lower right hand (passenger side) of your radiator.Does anyone have any photos of where the radiator petcock is? I am a self-professed newbie and I'm trying to drain existing coolant.
Thanks