So... I had to replace the thermostat on my 91 Protege and also decided to change out the thermoswitch. I didnt realize how brittle the connector had gotten and I ended up cracking it in several places. It's barely holding together right now but next time I have to work on it, it may not go back on. I have been searching for a new replacement for it and have not had luck. I had the same issue on the fuel injector connectors and I found denso replacements rather easily. I would like to avoid using salvage replacement for it due to age and heat on them. I have contaced 4 Seasons and SMP and they didn't have any. Does anyone else have any ideas? Thanks.
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Well I might have actually found it. It looks a lot like this:
Motorcraft WPT-439
Thermoswitch:
Mazda N350-18-840
A bit expensive though. I will check my connector in the car in the morning to be sure.
Edit: Looks like I was wrong after examining the ford sensor its listed as connecting to. I'm still looking now for the connector. Anyone have a clue? Thanks.Last edited by Zorix; 12-06-2013, 10:12 PM. -
Well, I have finally located the correct connector from Sumitomo. Unfortunately, I cannot find a distributer but I am attempting to get a sample so I can check fitting and I will suggest to auto parts stores to try and stock this item.
Connector
Let me know if you all have any ideas on this one.Comment
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You had more luck than me looking for a replacement for it. I've just added them as a 100% pull item from junkyard cars. It would be nice to get a new one so it would last more than 20k miles.
These guys usually will sell in low volume and have it listed but not in stock
Strike that it's a different manf part number.
It's also on alibaba if you want to buy 300+ of them.Last edited by Kitty; 11-28-2014, 11:54 PM.Beater=/= Sleeper
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As you can see it took me nearly a year to find it. I looked through catalogs of various Japanese connector manufacturers until I found this one. I had a lead on some manufacturers to check after coming across Eastern Beaver's site. I was trying to avoid junk yard pulls for the very reason you have come across. They are all around the same age so they are all in very similar condition. I would much rather put on a connector that will last another 15 to 20 years and not have to worry. I will be pulling the engine in my vehicle sometime next month and I'm sure I will have other nasty surprises with connectors. Hopefully I can locate those too.Comment
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Where did you end up finding the sensor?Comment
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I got the sensor from eBay.Originally posted by boosted94 View Post
I did a search and this is the cheapest one that came up:
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