I have an oil temp gauge that dont show anything, and I think that might be the oil temp sensor
oil temp sensor
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oil temp sensor
I think this is the oil temp sensor ? right ? the previous owner cut these wires dont know why, can somebody help me find out where do I need to connect them ?
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What year/ engine?
The L98's that yours appears to be ( has oil cooler above filter ) had the oil temp sensor in the block above the oil filter.
Is there a sensor in that position?
LT1's had a oil level sensor in the position you show. Maybe someone swapped oil pans and left the sensor in as a plug?
The L98's that yours appears to be ( has oil cooler above filter ) had the oil temp sensor in the block above the oil filter.
Is there a sensor in that position?
LT1's had a oil level sensor in the position you show. Maybe someone swapped oil pans and left the sensor in as a plug?
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That should be the oil level sensor (Low oil light). If the Gen 1 blocks are like the LT1 blocks your oil temp sensor should be right above your oil filter. I think I may be able to see the corner of the connector in the upper right portion of that picture.
Also.... once again assuming the 91 is similar to the 92 , this sensor will function for both your analog gauge as well as your digital gauge. (Its a 3 pin connector).
Mine recently got a little flaky so I had to crawl under the car and make love to the damn thing. The insulation on the wiring had become very brittle from the heat from the exhaust. The crumbled and quit working. Your car will actually throw a code if it doesn't see any input from this sensor for 20min or so. Anyway to make a long story short you can buy both the sensor and the pigtail (if it needs replaced) from Napa.
Also.... once again assuming the 91 is similar to the 92 , this sensor will function for both your analog gauge as well as your digital gauge. (Its a 3 pin connector).
Mine recently got a little flaky so I had to crawl under the car and make love to the damn thing. The insulation on the wiring had become very brittle from the heat from the exhaust. The crumbled and quit working. Your car will actually throw a code if it doesn't see any input from this sensor for 20min or so. Anyway to make a long story short you can buy both the sensor and the pigtail (if it needs replaced) from Napa.
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) the car was sitting for more then 6 yrs, I think the spiders were messing around with this car 
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