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Can this stay disconnected? (Delooming Wiring After rats nest removal..)

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Old 10-05-11, 02:14 PM
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Can this stay disconnected? (Delooming Wiring After rats nest removal..)

I have successfully eliminated all of the plugs that once went to the solenoids on the rats nest, as well as the ones that went to the carb before I stripped it. There are only 2 wires left that connect to the passenger side wiring harness, they run to the water temp sensor on the coolant neck i believe.

My question is this..

Isn't there another temp sensor below the oil cooler, and can I just leave the one disconnected? My gut is telling me no, and I have taped up and ran the 2 back to it temporarily. Like I said, these are the only 2 still connected at the harness, and I would like to eliminate them if possible. Thanks, Justin.

Here is a pic of the sensor in question.

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The sensor in the picture is the choke water temp switch, the other temp sensor that is below the oil filter controls the stock temp gauge.
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I see.. the only part of the choke I have left is the **** which hooks to the fast idle rod... so I believe it can stay disconnected then?
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The water temperature switch activates the magnet that holds the choke **** in place when the car is cold. If you disconnect it the choke **** will not stay where you put it.
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Obvious solution: Manual choke.
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