bstone Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Found this while replacing the engine coolant temp sensor earlier today. When I pulled it out a lot of coolant also came out. Any ideas? There seems to be a loose connector coming from the wiring harness, but I don't see how it plugs into this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Looks like a broken gauge sending unit. The one next to the CTS is for the temp gauge on the dash. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstone Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 Looks like a broken gauge sending unit. The one next to the CTS is for the temp gauge on the dash. GD Which is probably the gauge is not working. Do you have a part number? Both the CTS and the gauge are disconnected and I am splicing in some wires to it working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 I don't have a part number but they rarely fail and are nearly $40 from the dealer - I would just score a used one from the junk yard and try it out. I have seen only one failure in all my time working on Subaru's. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstone Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 I don't have a part number but they rarely fail and are nearly $40 from the dealer - I would just score a used one from the junk yard and try it out. I have seen only one failure in all my time working on Subaru's. GD It didn't fail due to natural causes, but due to manhandling of my own doing. It appears that the place to plug it in no longer exists. I think that's my fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Yeah - it's male spade that's riveted to the top - you have the rivet but not the spade. Clearly a mechanical failure. You might be able to repair it but a used one seems easier to me. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstone Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 Yeah - it's male spade that's riveted to the top - you have the rivet but not the spade. Clearly a mechanical failure. You might be able to repair it but a used one seems easier to me. GD I went to 2 boneyards locally and neither of them had it. I really did a number on both this gauge and the CTS. What is the formal name of this gauge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Temp gauge sending unit, etc. Close enough to the formal name. I have a number of those kicking around on spare cross-over's I've collected. Paypal me $10 and I'll send you one. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnceggleston Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 if time is an issue, advance auto has them for $16.20. click on pic. Quick View BWD Coolant Temperature Sensor Be the first to review Part No. WT522Z Warranty Details Category: Replacement Parts Type of Fit: Exact Store Availability Ship to Home $16.19 QTY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstone Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 I think you meant this one: http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Engine-Cooling-Temperature-Sensor-ACDelco_18051198-P_290_R|GRPSENSAMS_1359989492____ The one you linked is for a 96, but their website says it is not compatible with a 97. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnceggleston Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 I think you meant this one: http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Engine-Cooling-Temperature-Sensor-ACDelco_18051198-P_290_R|GRPSENSAMS_1359989492____ The one you linked is for a 96, but their website says it is not compatible with a 97. i would be very surprised if subaru changed it. clcik on the ''usage info'' for usa legacy. they used this part in ALL of their cars for a lot of years. http://opposedforces.com/parts/info/21203AA030/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstone Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 They got it in stock locally, so I'll try it. If it doesn't fit I'll just return it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 They are the same from 90 through 99.... well known because of the EJ25 to EJ22 swaps that people have done. Same goes for the ECU's CTS. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstone Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 The temp gauge fit perfectly and I plugged the connector back in. The coolant gauge on the dashboard now works perfectly. I tried to splice in the wires and connector for the temp sensor, but I don't think I did it right since the CEL is still on and it the code won't clear. I'll try again tomorrow since I am losing my sunlight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 They swap ej25 to ej22.... I know that for a fact. My ej22 I swapped into my GT was missing that censor (which I found out while adding coolant........) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstone Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 Got the coolant sensor spliced in and cleared the codes. All now works well. Next is to find out why I have to jump the battery every morning. Already swapped the alt with a Subaru reman that I got from the dealer. Ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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