1998 S Reg Ford Fiesta - Temperature Sensor Faulty?
I have a faulty temperature sensor in the car (temp gauge doesn't work)
I've shorted out the plug that connects to it and the gauge rose all the way to hot, so i know the wiring is okay and the gauge itself works. My problem is that it is located at the back of the engine and I can't even get my hand in there, i barely managed to pull the plug off to test it.
So I'm asking if anyone has any tips for access? As at this stage i don't think ill even be able to remove the old one
There may be a special tool available to do it or maybe the engine mounts have to be loosened to move the engine a little to get at it. In a proper workshop this would be no real problem but for a DIY home fix then very difficult.
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