| Author | Message | ||
     Bill K (Bill_k) Member Username: Bill_k Post Number: 170 Registered: 08-2002 |
Hello all, I posted recently about my trans. temp light coming on so I ordered another temp switch. I noticed that this switch looks to be different from the original but it has the 2 prongs and same threads to fit, so I installed it. My question is, when the ignition is switched on (engine not running), is the trans temp light supposed to illuminate? Because mine doesnt. Thanks for any help. | ||
| John Cronin (Jec) Member Username: Jec Post Number: 66 Registered: 02-2003 |
Can't remember what year you have, but on our 95, it illuminates with all the other warning lights for a few seconds when you first turn the key on. Check your owners manual; it will tell you which lights are supposed to do the self test at startup. | ||
| D. Chapman (1hank1) Senior Member Username: 1hank1 Post Number: 371 Registered: 02-2003 |
I bet the one you got is the one in front of the power steering fluid tank. Is that where you put it? If not put it there and it will fix the light. Yes, the light should come on when you turn the key. | ||
| Bill K (Bill_k) Member Username: Bill_k Post Number: 171 Registered: 08-2002 |
Ok, thanks for the responses. to clear up, it's a 95 Disco. The light on mine doesnt illuminate at all and yes, it was from in front of the steering box. However, I put the old one back in and it didnt illuminate either. I'm sure it will come on tomorrow morning as I drive to work, though. | ||
| Bill K (Bill_k) Member Username: Bill_k Post Number: 172 Registered: 08-2002 |
Could some kind soul please check to see if their Trans. temp light illuminates when the ignition switches on (95 Disco). Thanks very much for any help. | ||
| Will Tillery (Will) Member Username: Will Post Number: 103 Registered: 11-2002 |
yes...if it stays on there is a bad sensor on the cooler hose more than likely that needs replacement. as all sensors 80-100.00 | ||
| Will Tillery (Will) Member Username: Will Post Number: 104 Registered: 11-2002 |
also the "newer" switch is a bit different. | ||
| Bill K (Bill_k) Member Username: Bill_k Post Number: 173 Registered: 08-2002 |
Will, thanks for checking. My light doesnt come on with the ignition on, engine off, so I guess something's wrong. I have that "newer" temp switch. | ||
| Lionel (Fromage) Member Username: Fromage Post Number: 53 Registered: 02-2003 |
On my 95, the trans light never comes on when switching the ignition on. And I know it works since it came on one day and I had to replace the sensor (the one on the left side of the transmission under the car). I believe we are talking about the same light, a red one that looks like a gear with a thermometer in the center. What sensor exactly is in front of the steering fluid tank? My 2 cts, Lionel | ||
| Bill K (Bill_k) Member Username: Bill_k Post Number: 174 Registered: 08-2002 |
Thank you Mr. Cheese, this thread has gone on much too long. I feel a lot better now. The sensor thats up front is for the trans. temp. Its in front of the steering box, and just behind the radiator. But I guess there are two? Or maybe you replaced the transfer case temp. switch. I dunno. | ||
| Lionel (Fromage) Member Username: Fromage Post Number: 54 Registered: 02-2003 |
Yep, my mistake, the sensor I replaced was the transfer case (I do remember now...). Thanks for posting your progress. Helpful to other members! Lionel | ||
| Bill K (Bill_k) Member Username: Bill_k Post Number: 176 Registered: 08-2002 |
The haynes manual shows the transmission temp switch and the transfer box temp switch as being in parallel, so that if either one of the switches grounds, the trans temp light will illuminate. Thanks for letting me know about the light being off on ignition. |
