![]() ![]() Need to check with scan tool ( not code reader). I am thinking maybe crank sensor, given age of your car. the OBD2 scanner gets an erroe when trying to communicate with the ECU when it didnt so that before I didnt get to that yet cause i have another issue.the car wont start, has spark it has fuel and the theft light goes out when you turn the key. Happy tanking, let us know what you find. Consider buying it from unless your local dealer gives you about the same discount (list is like $99, Tasca is like $65) which they just might. ![]() If it does then buy a new tank and install it. Option 2: Call Tasca Ford or a Ford dealer near you and confirm that the replacement tank comes with sensor. If not - put your old one back and either swap your junker one for another or do Option 2 below. If it tests OK (diff empty versus full) then install it. ![]() If your sensor was bad, test the junker sensor same way as you tested yours. The reason to buy a replacement tank *first* and then test is so your car is not out of service while you are looking for replacement if you need one. You just need to see that it does not read the same empty as full.Īnyway - if your sensor was good, then put the old tank back in and take the junkyard tank back for refund, you did not need it. If it is a float magnet type most likely the ohms are about zero when empty and really high when enough water is in the tank - but again you'll have to measure. Usually these sensors have float magnets and reed switches, sometimes they are optical. I don't know what sensor is supposed to read BUT if it reads the same full as empty my friend you have a dead sensor. Plug the drain hole (you can put plastic wrap over it and secure with a tight rubber band) and check the sensor with an ohmmeter. So now you can test the sensor with the tank out of the car. Ok to use liquid dish detergent (the dollar store cheap stuff is fine) as long as you rinse out very well. Now you can use common sense and clean out the tank. One way to do this is drain the radiator (into a clean container so you can reuse the antifreeze no problem) enough to drain the tank (might take as much as a gallon). You should drain enough coolant to empty the tank then take it outta the car. Next, you're gonna take your current tank and clean it out and maybe the sensor will start working. Warning - new they are $65 from Tasca Ford, so for the $25 difference you might want to do that (see option 2). there is one today on eBay for $40 if you want to go that way. I'd clean it out if they did not already but be sure to leave the marking visible. If you prefer new then go with option 2.įirst, I'd get a replacement tank from a local junkyard if available, one that allows returns. If you are OK with used you might wanna try option 1. If it tests out ok then unless you have access to an NGS or other factory scanner that will test the sensor, we (meaning you) gotta get a replacement tank and try swapping. This happens with age on cars sometimes, copper can embrittle for various reasons. If the plug does not look bad, test it with a meter and wiggle the wires to see if maybe a wire has broken at the connection to the pin. When you splice it in be sure to use water resistant connectors (you can buy them or use standard butt connectors and overwrap with heatshrink or tape) If the plug's gone bad you should be able to get a replacement that can be spliced in from a local full-line auto parts store (like a NAPA), I bet the plug's similar to what's on many Fords, you could save gas and phone them first. It is on the bottom of the tank and may well be corroded or some such. What I would do: since I did not see a replacement sensor or tank on I found the replacement tank on for ~$65.00, so what I would do would depend on preference.įirst thing i would do is move the power steering reservoir and check the wiring to the sensor. My daughter's Pontiac Sunfire's the same way, and I kinda wonder if a supplier making the tanks, like Valeo, provides the sensors as an integral part of the tank. You can detach and move the power steering fluid reservoir to reach it. That sensor is in the bottom of the coolant reservoir on my car and I think yours is identical. ![]()
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