Coolant Temperature Switch

1984 Plymouth Horizon L4-97 1.6L SOHCSECTION Coolant Temperature Switch

Fig. 2 Coolant switch location. 4-97 engine:





On four cylinder engines the coolant switch, Fig. 2, is located on the thermostat housing. It supplies a signal to the computer when the engine coolant temperature is below 150°F. This information is required to prevent a change in air fuel ratio until engine operating temperature is reached.

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