Thermoswitch, fan switch, sensors what are they called and a few other q's

[chicagoavenger]

Well finally trying to get the car running but have some issues. I want to replace the thermoswitch on the bottom of the radiator and we only have Checkers,autozone, Napa. What is the correct name for that switch/sensor that screws on the bottom of the radiator? Also what is the sensor/switch called that has 2 wires that plug into it that when you read on dsmlink or a logger it shows you what the actual temp is like 190F,206,185 etc not the dummy gauge that just moves left to right in the cockpit. 3rd on the plug that connects to the thermoswicth on the bottom of the radiator it has 2 wires coming out of it. One is ground and the other is power which one is which? This is if you are looking at it from the front of the car and the passenger side would be to your left or it doesn't matter? I will be running these off a relay and not the stock setup. I need the 2 sensors tommorow if not I would of just ordered them from JNZ. Thanks in advance,

 

[1992awdlaser]

The one that you read on dsmlink is called the coolant temperature sensor. Auttozoe calls the one on the bottom of the radiator a "Fan Switch - Radiator." AutoZone.com | Vehicle Selection - Year

It does not matter which wire goes where on that one since it is a thermosister.

 

[chicagoavenger]

Thanks for the info again!!!