ratman572
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Tigard, OR
New guy here,
I officially joined the XJ Brigade about 3-1/2 weeks ago by purchasing a '91. My lift kit is sitting in my living room, -and tires/wheels should be here this week. This weekend is lift weekend, -I can't wait.
This is my first post, -but I have been reading here for a while, -(and yes, using the SEARCH and FAQ features!)
Here's my deal, my '91 was a stripper with no gauges, -so off to the wrecking yard to get a cluster and senders I went. I got a cluster out of a '92 and was able to get the OPS out of the same rig I got the cluster out of. I wasn't able to get the temp sender because someone already had a go at removing it and busted it off. I ordered a temp sender from the local auto parts store for a '92. So, I install the sender, -but notice that no coolant comes from the hole when I remove the old temp switch???? I also notice the new temp sender has a weatherproof plug socket on it, -whereas the one I took out has a 10-32 stud???? I figured no biggie and dremeled the plastic portion off the plug so I could plug a standard blade connector onto it.
Everything installed and wired, and the temp gauge doesn't work. I have checked to be sure the sender is grounded to the engine, -and I have verified that the gauge circuit is good by grounding the sender wire (the end that plugs onto the sender), -and it pegged the temp gauge. I would assume that this means the circuit from the gauge cluster to the engine compartment is working ok???
What is the likelyhood that I got a bunk sender?
Here's something else that I find interesting, -1991 supposedly calls for a different temp sender p/n than the rest of the years.
At Rockauto's website, they call out a TS-199 for 1991, and a TS-334 for '92 and up. The one I have is a TS-334, because I assumed I was matching it to the gauge cluster, -not the vehicle. Maybe there's something peculiar in the harness of the '91?? Maybe there is a huge air pocket or blockage in my cooling system? -Why did no coolant come out, -even with the system vented?? -Regardless, -the temp sender would still get warmer than 100F, -especially since it is located so close to the exhaust port back there.
I am tempted to order up the TS-199 and give it a shot, -the problem is, -the one I have butchered the plug off of is not returnable, -dangit.
Thoughts and ideas welcome,
I am baffled on this one........
Thanks in advance.
Rich
I officially joined the XJ Brigade about 3-1/2 weeks ago by purchasing a '91. My lift kit is sitting in my living room, -and tires/wheels should be here this week. This weekend is lift weekend, -I can't wait.
This is my first post, -but I have been reading here for a while, -(and yes, using the SEARCH and FAQ features!)
Here's my deal, my '91 was a stripper with no gauges, -so off to the wrecking yard to get a cluster and senders I went. I got a cluster out of a '92 and was able to get the OPS out of the same rig I got the cluster out of. I wasn't able to get the temp sender because someone already had a go at removing it and busted it off. I ordered a temp sender from the local auto parts store for a '92. So, I install the sender, -but notice that no coolant comes from the hole when I remove the old temp switch???? I also notice the new temp sender has a weatherproof plug socket on it, -whereas the one I took out has a 10-32 stud???? I figured no biggie and dremeled the plastic portion off the plug so I could plug a standard blade connector onto it.
Everything installed and wired, and the temp gauge doesn't work. I have checked to be sure the sender is grounded to the engine, -and I have verified that the gauge circuit is good by grounding the sender wire (the end that plugs onto the sender), -and it pegged the temp gauge. I would assume that this means the circuit from the gauge cluster to the engine compartment is working ok???
What is the likelyhood that I got a bunk sender?
Here's something else that I find interesting, -1991 supposedly calls for a different temp sender p/n than the rest of the years.
At Rockauto's website, they call out a TS-199 for 1991, and a TS-334 for '92 and up. The one I have is a TS-334, because I assumed I was matching it to the gauge cluster, -not the vehicle. Maybe there's something peculiar in the harness of the '91?? Maybe there is a huge air pocket or blockage in my cooling system? -Why did no coolant come out, -even with the system vented?? -Regardless, -the temp sender would still get warmer than 100F, -especially since it is located so close to the exhaust port back there.
I am tempted to order up the TS-199 and give it a shot, -the problem is, -the one I have butchered the plug off of is not returnable, -dangit.
Thoughts and ideas welcome,
I am baffled on this one........
Thanks in advance.
Rich