Clt/iat Sensors For Megasquirt

[Guest larson]

I am going to keep original Mi16 Bosch part 0 280 130 026 as coolant temperature sensor for Megasquirt ECU.

However I wonder if I can use the same (additional) part for intake air temperature pickup as well?

 

If GM Closed Element CLT / IAT Sensor can measure water/air temperature why Bosch part couldn't?

 

Engine is standard Mi16 (XU9J4).

 

Bosch part 0 280 130 026 technical data:

 

 

Don't want to fall into a habit to install American parts here and there on my little pug really

[Guest larson]

And here is technical data for proper Bosch IAT Senders

 

The most notable difference is Thermal Time Constatnt value..

Edited September 26, 2006 by larson

[madspikes 41 1 Cars]

I used a standard Bosch 8v coolent temp sensor for both air and coolent temps (two sensors!) with my mega squirt. I just reprogrammed the MS using easytherm with the default Bosch settings. It worked ok, but I think the calibration values needed updating, as they both seemed to over read. In my final system I am going to use the GM IAT sensor, as it should react quicker to temp changes.

 

Mad.

Edited September 27, 2006 by madspikes

[Guest larson]

Thanks for reply, madspikes.

 

Will probably go GM route after all.

No need to play easyterm game at least

GM senders cost a little less than genuine Bosch parts and come with connectors.

Bosch IAT sender 0 280 130 039 was never installed on any Peugeot vehicle (I might be wrong though) so plus 1 different part to the puzzle.

 

On the other hand I really like Bosch technical data sheets with detailed characteristics of their parts..

[madspikes 41 1 Cars]

I think i'm going to stick with the bosch coolent sensor, unless the GM one has the same thread! I have'nt got around to sourcing a air temp sensor yet, so would be interested in where you can get them..

 

Mad.