Air Charge Sensor (IAT, MAT) Renix vs HO

WebDog · Mar 1, 2011

I just got done swapping blocks and after replacing my O2 and a few other sensors and vacuum lines I still think the Air Charge Sensor could be replaced, But I cant find them for renix anymore...

Anyone know if you can run the HO air charge sensor on the renix system? I know the connector is different but at least the sensor is available in stores.

Oh I was able to get the Borg Warner part # of WT5502 for the one out of my jeep but it was discontinued. Numbers on my sensor are 2392 323001 919

old_man · Mar 1, 2011

http://www.teamgrandwagoneer.com/cgi-bin/partsSQL/search.cgi?query=sensor&catid=95

ehall · Mar 1, 2011

they produce different readings and are not interchangeable... the engine computers are completely different

WebDog · Mar 1, 2011

old_man said:
http://www.teamgrandwagoneer.com/cgi-bin/partsSQL/search.cgi?query=sensor&catid=95

They only have one listed for the 91 and up!

ehall said:
they produce different readings and are not interchangeable... the engine computers are completely different

Thats what I thought, I did know the computers are different.

xjtrailrider · Mar 1, 2011

I tried the HO MAT in my RENIX, doesn't work but I knew that before I tried it. Like stated, the two sensors have a different range.

I believe NAPA still carries the RENIX MAT

cruiser54 · Mar 1, 2011

How about testing the one you have first?

WebDog · Mar 1, 2011

xjtrailrider said:
I tried the HO MAT in my RENIX, doesn't work but I knew that before I tried it. Like stated, the two sensors have a different range.

I believe NAPA still carries the RENIX MAT

I cant find the sensor at all in Napa, AZ, kragen. starting to piss me off.

cruiser54 · Mar 1, 2011

How about testing the one you have first?

WebDog · Mar 2, 2011

I have two and they are both a little out of spec, nothing major but figure with the engine swap why not replace some sensors to make it run smoother.

cruiser54 · Mar 2, 2011

Have you tried cleaning the carbon and crap from them and retesting?

Ecomike · Mar 2, 2011

WebDog said:
I cant find the sensor at all in Napa, AZ, kragen. starting to piss me off.

They all stock the Renix, the problem is you are asking for the wrong part, using the wrong name. I had the same problem, till I figured that out.

IAT= Intake Air temperature sensor
MAT= Manifold Air Temperature sensor

Or IAT=Intake Air Temp sensor

Try those names instead! or just sensor or temperature

Edit: I just searched online as well, and no one lists it under any of the name veriations that I can see. I last bought one at Autozone using their in store computer and my search using the terms above to find it. The store people could not find it on the system, but I did find it (they let me use their computer) and they had it. But that was 3-4 years ago.

Ecomike · Mar 2, 2011

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/s...tchall&refType=Tab&refValue=Stock+Replacement

That does not look right in the picture, as the Renix IAT has pigtail IIRC??

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/p...ature+sensor&gclid=COH3hpTesKcCFYnc4AodNAJ1TQ

http://www2.discountjpparts.com/par...-002&category=B&part=Air+Temp.+Sensor&dp=true

WebDog · Mar 3, 2011

Yea those are the photos of the HO sensor. I guess I will have to live with the one I have and try pulling a JY one if I ever get over to a JY..

Ecomike · Mar 3, 2011

Sometimes they use stock photos online that are wrong. I suggest calling and have a clerk pull the 87-90 sensor part by number and ask them if it has a pigtail or not!

RollTider · Mar 17, 2011

Anyone found this sensor anywhere? The dealership told me it was discontinued.

Ecomike · Mar 17, 2011

I don't know. Question is do these people have it, with the wrong picture online?

http://www.thepartsbin.com/catalog/?N=1557+10854+4294963358&Ntt=ait temperature sensor

http://www.car-stuff.com/mmparts/jeep-comanche/iat_sensor.html

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/search/?Ntt=iat+sensor

Try calling them, and ask them to pull one and see if it has the pig tail or not?

ehall · Mar 17, 2011

You can go down to your local NAPA and ask to flip through their catalogs. If you can find the right resistance curve on another sensor, you might be able to adapt it.

I had to go through a similar process with temperature switch for my electric fan setup. Pain in the ass but you gotta do grunt work sometimes

tugalo · Mar 17, 2011

87 to 90 IAT does not have a pigtail....

Shorty · Mar 17, 2011

tugalo said:
87 to 90 IAT does not have a pigtail....

it did when they built it-- about four inch, two wire plug on the end.

cruiser54 · Mar 17, 2011

Shorty said:
it did when they built it-- about four inch, two wire plug on the end.

My 87,88,89, and 90 all have pigtails.

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