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Engine Coolant Temp Sensors, where to buy.

Postby blindnz » Mon Jan 17, 2011 4:41 pm

Just a quick question i need one for a 89 Lancer, as it throwing the code.
Its the sensor for EFI ect..

I tried Repco and they want $104 for it, i used to have a mate that worked there but dont anymore, is there a better place to get them?
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Postby Bling » Mon Jan 17, 2011 4:53 pm

Mitsi got nothing / too expensive?
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Postby blindnz » Mon Jan 17, 2011 5:03 pm

They want $116, I thought that the dealer parts are always priced crazily.

I just wanted to know if this is the case or not, in the past I got everything through a friend at Repco but cant anymore.
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Postby MAGN1T » Mon Jan 17, 2011 5:59 pm

Do you know how to test it?
Car mechanics swap parts by guesswork, technicians test the parts before swapping them. Just because it brings up a code doesn't mean the sensor is faulty. It could be the wiring, even the ECU. There's plenty of good sensors at pick a part too. That's if you know how to tell the difference between a good and a bad one.

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Postby blindnz » Mon Jan 17, 2011 6:29 pm

As far as i know theyre pretty much a thermistor. So i would need to check temp against resistance.

I dont know the particular specs of the sensor I have is so havent got so far as testing it yet.

That aside I was just interested if there was somewhere better to go then the likes of Repco for these sort of things.
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Postby 4-AGE 4-LIFE » Mon Jan 17, 2011 6:59 pm

Hey, ive got good contacts at appco, if you can give me more details ill see what i can get for you
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Postby blindnz » Tue Jan 18, 2011 3:38 pm

cheers but i got it sussed, NZEFI will do one for $30 or butler automart for $30.

Healthier on the wallet then repco and Mitsubishi for anyone that cares.
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Postby tsoob » Tue Jan 18, 2011 10:55 pm

petroject in albany is good for sensors etc as well
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