Range sensor came with new connector - install it?

r3d · 03-28-2007

I was told that this sensor (from the Ford dealership) is an updated sensor. It included the following hardware:

http://i13.tinypic.com/47ccp01.jpg

I didn't install any of it, as I don't know what any of it is besides the connector.

My question is - Do I need to install the black connector in place of my old one? Perhaps, it's updated as well?

Because the sensor still isn't functioning correctly.

Kmagn13 · 03-28-2007

Since you paid, and got both of them i would install the black one also...

coolwaterblvd · 03-28-2007

Yea if it can be upgraded do it; esp if the dealer has changed it u know that they have fixed a possible major problem.

r3d · 03-28-2007

In the picture I provided - it is the black connector "link". It has no electrical components inside (as far as I can tell). The sensor itself is upgraded, the connector was just included.

It's going to take a lot of work to install the connector (this sensor is in a really bad place), and I just want to make sure that this is what I need.

r3d · 03-28-2007

And the instructions say "If connector replacement is required".

The washer-type things pictured, are spacers. I didn't use them, and my original range sensor didn't have them.

TRS is not working - what else could it be? This is the second time replacing this sensor (thought first one was bad).

lxarlo · 03-29-2007

it could be in the harness. check out the connection side for corrosion, pins that have been pushed out, or damage.

Kmagn13 · 03-29-2007

I would rather do the work once... then not install it and need it...

r3d · 03-29-2007

You're in TX, too; come do it for me.

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Originally Posted by Kmagn13

I would rather do the work once... then not install it and need it...