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atxzenki · 01-08-2010, 12:13 PM

Alright guys i have a 1996 240sx with a redtop sr20det. I need to change the coolant temp sensor because it is reading wrong. which one do I get? i tried the one for the 1996 kade but the plug won't work! the 1995 one will plug in, but will it work??

Thanks for any help!!

projectRDM · 01-08-2010, 12:41 PM

S13 KA. Match the sender to the engine for the ECU, sender to the chassis for the gauge.

*hOngsterr* · 01-08-2010, 01:02 PM

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atxzenki · 01-08-2010, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by projectRDM

S13 KA. Match the sender to the engine for the ECU, sender to the chassis for the gauge.

so i need to change the coolant temp sensor to s13 ka and the gauge sensor to s14 ka? is that correct??

Thanks for the help

hamiltonbmx · 01-09-2010, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by projectRDM

S13 KA. Match the sender to the engine for the ECU, sender to the chassis for the gauge.

^^^^^^^ agree

*fliprayzin240sx* · 01-09-2010, 06:21 PM

S14 sensor should work. You match the sensor with the gauge cluster you are using. You sure you swapping out the right sensor?!?! There are 2 sensors on top of the water pump housing, swap out the 1 wire sensor with your S14 KA one.

g6civcx · 01-09-2010, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atxzenki

Alright guys i have a 1996 240sx with a redtop sr20det. I need to change the coolant temp sensor because it is reading wrong. which one do I get? i tried the one for the 1996 kade but the plug won't work! the 1995 one will plug in, but will it work??

The 2pin temp sensor for the ECU or the 1pin thermal transmitter for the gauge cluster?

atxzenki · 01-09-2010, 11:25 PM

alright guys got it sorted out. replaced both sensors, the 2-pin one with an s13 one and the 1-pin one with the s14 ka one

thanks for the help!

idamaster · 01-29-2010, 03:59 PM

I bought a coolant temp sensor for a 92 KA, tried to put it in my blacktop sr but the threading on the sensor isnt the same as the threading I have inside the bank. Its the two pin ecu sensor. Help fast so I can get this done tonight. Also, the connector works but I cant get it to thread into the motor....http://www.autozone.com/autozone/cat...&parentId=59-0

atxzenki · 01-29-2010, 06:12 PM

I got the one for 95 ka, which is the same part number as the s13 ka's and mine screwed in just fine to my redtop sr

mjr321 · 03-28-2010, 05:28 PM

I have an 93 s13 with a zenki s14 sr my temp gauge on the cluster is alwAys buried what should I do?

01-08-2010, 12:13 PM	#1
atxzenki Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 109 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	coolant temp sensor issue Alright guys i have a 1996 240sx with a redtop sr20det. I need to change the coolant temp sensor because it is reading wrong. which one do I get? i tried the one for the 1996 kade but the plug won't work! the 1995 one will plug in, but will it work?? Thanks for any help!!

01-08-2010, 12:41 PM	#2
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	S13 KA. Match the sender to the engine for the ECU, sender to the chassis for the gauge. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

01-09-2010, 06:21 PM	#6
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	S14 sensor should work. You match the sensor with the gauge cluster you are using. You sure you swapping out the right sensor?!?! There are 2 sensors on top of the water pump housing, swap out the 1 wire sensor with your S14 KA one. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

01-09-2010, 11:25 PM	#8
atxzenki Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 109 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	alright guys got it sorted out. replaced both sensors, the 2-pin one with an s13 one and the 1-pin one with the s14 ka one thanks for the help!

01-29-2010, 03:59 PM	#9
idamaster Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 166 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I bought a coolant temp sensor for a 92 KA, tried to put it in my blacktop sr but the threading on the sensor isnt the same as the threading I have inside the bank. Its the two pin ecu sensor. Help fast so I can get this done tonight. Also, the connector works but I cant get it to thread into the motor....http://www.autozone.com/autozone/cat...&parentId=59-0

01-29-2010, 06:12 PM	#10
atxzenki Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 109 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I got the one for 95 ka, which is the same part number as the s13 ka's and mine screwed in just fine to my redtop sr

03-28-2010, 05:28 PM	#11
mjr321 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pembroke Pines, FL Age: 35 Posts: 182 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have an 93 s13 with a zenki s14 sr my temp gauge on the cluster is alwAys buried what should I do?