sensor question

[Chuck T.]

My 88 seems to not have a sensor on the intake manifold like 2 other 88 cars have ? my engine seems to be a 87 for the most part but it has the wiring for an extra sensor . the intake one i'm talking about is near the brake master cylinder. ?

 

thanks

[944-Spec#94]

I am not sure what you are asking about.

[Chuck T.]

i have a connector coming from my wiring harness that goes to nothing.

 

2 other 88 motors have a sensor mounted on the intake manifold (near the brake master cylinder) mine does not ?

 

 

what does the sensor do?

[Tim Comeau]

That's the connector for the electronically controlled "positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) " system, unique to the 88's.

[Chuck T.]

That's the connector for the electronically controlled "positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) " system, unique to the 88's.

 

That sounds like something I don't need ...

[Tim Comeau]

Well, all the other year models get by without it. We just have to understand the purpose for its install. It improved something. Maybe nocturnal emissions?

[chris_venturini]

sounds like an emissions thing, throw it in the trash, ie: the whole southern half of your garage

[Chuck T.]

sounds like an emissions thing, throw it in the trash, ie: the whole southern half of your garage

 

Jen thought that was funny ... Me not so much

[roberth944]

That sensor you are asking about is a PCV heater. It was installed to help keep intake air from icing up in cold climates to help speed up the PCV system. You don't need it. It is a emissions part only with no performance gains at all.

[Chuck T.]

That sensor you are asking about is a PCV heater. It was installed to help keep intake air from icing up in cold climates to help speed up the PCV system. You don't need it. It is a emissions part only with no performance gains at all.

 

Thanks for the info !

[Weston]

sounds like an emissions thing, throw it in the trash, ie: the whole southern half of your garage

 

Didn't your car come from the southern half of Chuck's garage?