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Why are there 2 wires sometimes only one on coolant temperature sensors my festiva has only one spade connector replacements usually have 2 wires?
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∙ 11y ago
Generally the one wire temp sensor operates the temp gauge and the two wire sensor feeds the ECM information needed to make the engine run its best.
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