The TEMPII and TEMPI sensors are resistively identical. For a quick check
you can compare them at the ECU plug _if_ they are at the same temperature.
Ken Lewis
http://neksiwel.20m.com/
----- Original Message -----
From: "Zoltan" <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2005 2:05 PM
Subject: Re: [VANAGON] 2.1 Temp sender resistance values?

> So, what are the resistance values?  Any of you know?
> Zoltan
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Bange" <jbange@GMAIL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2005 8:11 AM
> Subject: Re: 2.1 Temp sender resistance values?
>
>
> > << if the resistance values are the
> > same(ie. the dash gauge is also a 150C gauge like the VDO aftermarket
> > ones) then what would stop an enterprising Vanagon owner from tapping
> > off that signal as opposed to adding a separate sending unit in the
> > coolant line somewhere? >>
> >
> > Impedance.
>
> Wha? How does alternating current come into a 12V DC system? The temp
> circuit is a thermistor and a gauge on a 12VDC loop.
>
>