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posted by  780 on  Sun Jul 6 11:08 CST 2003
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Can anyone tell me where the oil temp sensor is located on the engine of a 1988 780 with a V6. I have a wire hanging loose running along the cross member, its white with a red stripe but dont know what it goes to?? and the oil temp guage doesnt work...Any help would be appreciated!!! David








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posted by  sdodd on  Sun Jul 6 23:48 CST 2003
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The oil tem sensor is essentially your oil pan drain plug. The sensor will have a single terminal spade type connector. When you change your oil, you will notice that the sensor has a 1.5" long probe that sticks into the oil.

Good luck!
-simon
simon.dodd@sloan.mit.edu








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posted by  780 on  Mon Jul 7 10:25 CST 2003
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Well I have a drain plug and thats it...teh PO must have replaced it! Ughhhh Thanks
David







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