Can I just unplug my ECT Sensor and drive it
03-10-2006, 10:53 AM
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Can I just unplug my ECT Sensor and drive it
need to just get to the dealership to buy the part and am worried of getting stuck in an intersection again!! Anyone know if this would work since it is held by a retention clip???
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03-10-2006, 11:44 AM
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your mixture will be all f'ed up and probably make the car run rich, causing it to stall again...
so no, i'd advise against that. you might be ok, you might not... not worth it in my book
03-11-2006, 07:51 AM
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Re: your mixture will be all f'ed up and probably make the car run rich, causing it to stall again..
The default with no signal from the ECT is typically to use a fixed temperature usually 80 C. Although some systems may use a more elaborate default methodology starting with a fixed temperature and then adding a couple of degrees per each minute of operation.
You may have stalling and initial poor running but from a lean condition. There are a lot of other systems that depend on the ECT so fixing it should be a priority.
You may have stalling and initial poor running but from a lean condition. There are a lot of other systems that depend on the ECT so fixing it should be a priority.
03-13-2006, 11:16 PM
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Yes, if the ECT G62 sensor fails, then the ECM assumes a 68 F starting temperature..
when the engine is first started, and then adds 18 F per minute of operation until the temperature reaches 185 F.
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