Temp Light and Fan issue - Page 2

dakota7557 · 07-18-2011, 08:13 PM

I had to put in a new sensor a couple of months ago...It cost $80 for the little bugger...When I put it in (after having the rad. drained), I was putting in the Light sensor and it snapped off...I couldn't believe it...Dealer wanted around $70 for it, but I purchased on Ebay for $4.99 plus shipping, used of course, but it worked like a charm...Good Luck, Jody

rickb6959 · 07-18-2011, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by CoachA

Clean your contacts good, may be some gunk on them. Mine did that earlier this year and I cleaned everything up and it works fine now.

What did you clean the contacts with?

hammer · 07-18-2011, 09:30 PM

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Yeah, something you don't have to deal with on a Harley.

Good one CJ. I had to back up and take that one in again.

I use Electrical Contact Cleaner. There are many makes available from automotive stores, sometimes WalMart. You can use other stuff but the real deal does not leave an oily residue and is neutral for plastics and vinyl foound in most wiring.

rickb6959 · 07-18-2011, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by dakota7557

I had to put in a new sensor a couple of months ago...It cost $80 for the little bugger...When I put it in (after having the rad. drained), I was putting in the Light sensor and it snapped off...I couldn't believe it...Dealer wanted around $70 for it, but I purchased on Ebay for $4.99 plus shipping, used of course, but it worked like a charm...Good Luck, Jody

Was you able to find it local or did you have to order it?

rickb6959 · 07-18-2011, 10:31 PM

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Yeah, something you don't have to deal with on a Harley.

Good one CJ. I had to back up and take that one in again.

I use Electrical Contact Cleaner. There are many makes available from automotive stores, sometimes WalMart. You can use other stuff but the real deal does not leave an oily residue and is neutral for plastics and vinyl foound in most wiring.

That's what I thought I should use. I will get some and give it a try. I will keep my fingers crossed.

Thank's

macmac · 07-19-2011, 10:03 AM

That is a switch not a sensor. The brass hex nut contains a bi-metalic switch, and there is no way to fix it. You can only replace it.

The last test is to drop it in boiling water with a ohm meter leads clipped on. These can and do fail commonly and it's no surpise to me it failed.

ponch · 07-19-2011, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by macmac

That is a switch not a sensor. The brass hex nut contains a bi-metalic switch, and there is no way to fix it. You can only replace it.

The last test is to drop it in boiling water with a ohm meter leads clipped on. These can and do fail commonly and it's no surpise to me it failed.

I bet there is an automotive counterpart. Isn't the temp of activation usually stamped on these switches?

dakota7557 · 07-19-2011, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by dakota7557

I had to put in a new sensor a couple of months ago...It cost $80 for the little bugger...When I put it in (after having the rad. drained), I was putting in the Light sensor and it snapped off...I couldn't believe it...Dealer wanted around $70 for it, but I purchased on Ebay for $4.99 plus shipping, used of course, but it worked like a charm...Good Luck, Jody

Was you able to find it local or did you have to order it?

I ordered the new one online because I got it for $20 cheaper than the local dealer wanted for one...The used on I got off of ebay....Jody

ponch · 07-19-2011, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by rickb6959

Was you able to find it local or did you have to order it?

I ordered the new one online because I got it for $20 cheaper than the local dealer wanted for one...The used on I got off of ebay....Jody

Yeah. I've ordered parts from here: http://www.ronayersmotorcycles.com/Default.asp
and it's usually cheaper.

rickb6959 · 07-19-2011, 06:44 PM

I am going to order one from Ron Ayers. for $67.40

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dakota7557 Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 286	Temp Light and Fan issue I had to put in a new sensor a couple of months ago...It cost $80 for the little bugger...When I put it in (after having the rad. drained), I was putting in the Light sensor and it snapped off...I couldn't believe it...Dealer wanted around $70 for it, but I purchased on Ebay for $4.99 plus shipping, used of course, but it worked like a charm...Good Luck, Jody Login or Register to Remove Ads
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macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Temp Light and Fan issue That is a switch not a sensor. The brass hex nut contains a bi-metalic switch, and there is no way to fix it. You can only replace it. The last test is to drop it in boiling water with a ohm meter leads clipped on. These can and do fail commonly and it's no surpise to me it failed. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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rickb6959 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 122	Temp Light and Fan issue I am going to order one from Ron Ayers. for $67.40
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