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Well, I finally got around to swapping in another coolant temp sensor, and that fixed the problem. The sensor I installed last Monday was bad.....way bad. Yep, even a new sensor fresh out of it's box can be sold to you bad. No problem swapping out parts with Advance Auto at no cost. They treat me really well.
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Nope..........not fixed yet. The sensor I installed must be bad. Acts like it doesn't work at all. Car barely starts, no power till it warms up. Will install another sensor tomorrow. I hate doing the same job twice in two days! I bought a Borg Warner sensor from Advance Auto. Even new parts can be bad.
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I got the temp sensor swapped out tonight. A friend came over, who is smarter then me. He got the connector to disconnect in about 30 seconds. It is all about where, and how to unlatch the connector. Yes, on reassembly, the big PVC hose that connects to the block was as hard as rock, and would not flex to attach to the tube on the block. A trip to AZ worked great. The counter man gave me a small replacement section of hose free gratis. That would never happen at a stealership. All is reassembled, 2.2 motor is running well. Thanks for all the advise. I really appreciated it!!
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I still don't have the sensor removed. I considered removing the IACV to add to the work space area, but looking at the IACV, it has a paper gasket sealing it to the block. I am reluctant to remove for fear of ruining the paper gasket. Any thoughts?? I have a buddy coming over tonight to help me. I hope he is smarting then me, in figuring out how to release the connector. Thanks for all the replies..........Rooster2
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I will try all of the above. Thanks for the advise, I really appreciate it. I am thinking about using a very small screw driver blade, or very small knife blade to unlock the connector. Then, if no success, I will remove the IACV. What a PITA. Glad I bought a deep well 19 MM socket for sensor removal. I can see that it will be necessary to use that socket.
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I am having a devil of a time replacing the ecu coolant temp sensor on my EJ 22. My problem is how to disconnect the electrical connector. The unit is buried so deep down on the side of the motor, that there is very little room to work or see how to disconnect the connector. Anyone know, is it a push down on a lever, or pull up on a tab to separate the connector? After spending an hour fooling with it, and practicing on other electrical connectors to see how they release, I am still stuck. Anyone know "the secret hand shake" to get the connector to separate? Thanks...........I am really frustrated at the moment!!!!!!
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It is a little late in the scheme of your problem, but in the future, it is not a good idea to drop the pan on a Subie AT. I did it once to find a clean filter, and then had a devil of a time getting the pan to seal without leaking. It was nasty removing, then replacing, the gasket for pan reattachment. Changing the fluid is all that is really needed for proper maintenance. There will always be some metal grit found in the pan and on the magnet. That is normal. Others have said the same thing on other posts. As far as a replacement trany for your car, the best solution is to buy one from a wrecking yard. To find out which trany will fit your car from what range of years, it is a good idea to ask that question as a new Thread.
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Just bought the correct sensor. Looked to install it, but cold temps and blustery wind blowing across my driveway will have me installing it another day. It is just too uncomfortable to work outside today. From the downloaded picture I have, it looks like the sensor is located on the passenger side of the motor, somewhere in front of the PCV valve. I looked in my engine bay, but couldn't find the sensor. Looks like hoses need to be moved, or removed to gain access to see and remove it. Someone wrote that changing the sensor is somewhat a PITA, I am beginning to believe it. I was wise enough to purchase a 19 MM deep socket to R&R the sensor. I think I the job is going to require it.