[RESOLVED] I broke something :( what is this?

[90T5I]

hey guys what is this? the wires came out the back of this connector and im not to sure what it is. let me know if you know. and if you know which wire goes where that would be perfect thnx

 

[silver bullit]

Coolant temp sensor

 

[90T5I]

so to like my temp gauge? cause that works just fine. idk can i drive it w/out it? at least so i can get it to my shop cause that's where all my sauntering stuff is. and my multimeter and everything.

 

[kanderson]

saun·ter

–verb (used without object)

to walk with a leisurely gait; stroll: sauntering through the woods.


Sorry bro, couldn't resist. I believe you are talking about soldering those wires...

 

[Mr Peepers]

There are two separate sensors, one that the ECU reads and one for the gauge. The one that broke is for the ECU, your gauge will still work.

 

[90T5I]

yeah thats what i meant. haha thanks for correcting me but still the question at hand is. can i run without it?

 

[toojung2die]

so to like my temp gauge? cause that works just fine. idk can i drive it w/out it? at least so i can get it to my shop cause that's where all my sauntering stuff is. and my multimeter and everything.

It'll drive but the ECU won't know when the engine is at operating temp so it won't idle or cruise at it's best. Might even give you a CEL for engine not reaching operating temp. Saunter down to the shop and get it soldered back up.

 

[MY1GDSM]

Last time I checked the ecu will think it is -45 outside....
Making run richer, Also the ecu does'nt change your fuel trims.Unless you are above around 175 for awhile.....

 

[r1991_4g63t]

what really sucks is when that sensor goes bad and has too much resistance, especially when its like -10, yet your car is telling itself that its somewhere in the neighborhood of 280

 

[90T5I]

got it fixed thanks guys

 

[Razor_nl]

I noticed my car is missing all the wires there. There is just an empty plug...

Did the mechanic who did my engine swap just forget to put it back in or is there a reason why it's left empty? Because I looked around and I didn't see a loose connector anywhere, but I did find some cut wires.
(JDM GVR4 6-bolt in 2G Eclipse by the way)