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Old 06-14-18, 09:14 PM
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hi again guys. i had to do some work to repair damage and when i took it apart i dont recall where this line on the bracket goes or what it is. theres no obvious place for it. could someone please tellme what it is? i was hoping its to a sensor of some sort which i dont have so it doesnt plug into anything.
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I haven't looked at any diagrams, but it may go to the ambient temperature sensor.
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Old 06-15-18, 10:38 AM
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Unless the car had adaptive cruise control (doubtful), it's probably the temp sensor like was mentioned. It's about the only thing electronic within the front grill/bumper area I know of, besides the two horns.
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The hood latch has a switch too.
I think the temp sensors on the other side???
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That’s the temp sensor plug under the reinforcement. Check the reinforcement should still have a sensor on it.
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Originally Posted by sinister2c
That’s the temp sensor plug under the reinforcement. Check the reinforcement should still have a sensor on it.
reinforcement as in the bumper? thats long gone, cant say i remember seeing a sensor on it. why dont you link me to one like you have before, everyone loves that !
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On the right should be connected to the black bracket.





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Old 06-19-18, 11:26 PM
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thanks so much for your time guys. its all clear now; i found the sensor in the bag of bolts and so forth for the bumper . im so happy i got you guys to fall back on when im stuck, im serious thanks specially sinister who knows the car in and out and has answered several of my post now
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Originally Posted by MikeFig82
I haven't looked at any diagrams, but it may go to the ambient temperature sensor.
correct. thanks for your time again, appreciated.
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That's your blinker fluid line. It goes to the flapper manifold.
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