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Sensor 1 is NOT the knock sensor, but the ECT (engine coolant temperature) Sender gauge. The knock sensor is not in the picture. It is located above & to the right of the oil filter, looking at it from the drivers side of the engine bay. Sensors left to right: ECT sender gauge, ECT Cut switch, ECT sensor.There are 4 sensors in this photo, all inline.
Sensor 1 (leftmost) is front knock sensor. Only one cable goes from it. Sensor 4 (rightmost) is back knock sensor. Also needs one cable.
Both middle sensors are yet to be determined by someone else. I suspect the temp sensor is one of them.
Sensor 1 is NOT the knock sensor, but the ECT (engine coolant temperature) Sender gauge. The knock sensor is not in the picture. It is located above & to the right of the oil filter, looking at it from the drivers side of the engine bay. Sensors left to right: ECT sender gauge, ECT Cut switch, ECT sensor.There are 4 sensors in this photo, all inline.
Sensor 1 (leftmost) is front knock sensor. Only one cable goes from it. Sensor 4 (rightmost) is back knock sensor. Also needs one cable.
Both middle sensors are yet to be determined by someone else. I suspect the temp sensor is one of them.
My understanding is that it cuts off the A/C compressor when coolant temps are too high (I believe around 226 degrees F).What does the ECT cut switch do? I get the sender feeds the dash and the ECT that feeds the ECU variable resistance to help decide how much fuel to use.
Thanks in advance!
My understanding is that it cuts off the A/C compressor when coolant temps are too high (I believe around 226 degrees F).
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Correct.
Disables the A/C compressor to prevent further thermal strain on the engine/cooling system. It (compressor) will kick back on automatically when temps recede to approx. 216°F
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Sensor, Engine Oil Level (for the part number search the net using those terms)
Or, type your VIN into Partsouq dot com and search
Or, search any online Toyota parts store
Or, search on this forum:
@FredZ : are you having issues with your oil level gauge, or do you have an oil leak??
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Example searching this forum using the terms engine oil level sensor gasket
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Oil Level Gasket Replacement
A simple one bannana fix- Pic#1- I noticed the oil level sensor gasket was leaking. Not dripping but obviously seeping pretty well enough to cake up Pic #2- Simply disconnect sensor wire (press tab on wire side of connector) and 4 10mm bolts I started pulling off the old gasket w/ a...forum.ih8mud.com
My luck it was the coldest day here in NE Florida so far but I managed to take few pictures. Please excuse the out focus onesThe sensor only comes as a complete assembly ie: the plastic connector is fused to the body.
You could check the Classifieds, Parting Out section for a used part. If you go with used make sure
the black plastic float is intact
Can you post up photos of the damaged connector?