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05-25-2015, 07:41 PM
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Try moving it around to, might not like the spot its in and gets warmer there. Mine is pretty much always 5 degrees higher then what accu weather reads on my phone and I have moved that thing all over the place.
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it's gotta be a bad sensor, went out and checked it after a couple hours and it's now reading over 100 degrees and went up after a minute
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05-25-2015, 08:18 PM
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it's gotta be a bad sensor, went out and checked it after a couple hours and it's now reading over 100 degrees and went up after a minute
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Try switching the wires to the sensor, mine did the same thing.
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People like him make me believe that birth control needs to be put in the public water supply
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05-25-2015, 08:51 PM
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Try switching the wires to the sensor, mine did the same thing.
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kept rising even though it was cooler than what it already said?
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05-25-2015, 09:57 PM
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kept rising even though it was cooler than what it already said?
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I didn't have it installed very long, but if the wires or switched or don't have a good connection then the temp will be way off. Mine said it was like 45 degrees when it was like 85. Lol
Then when I switched the wires it read the correct temp.
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People like him make me believe that birth control needs to be put in the public water supply
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05-31-2015, 10:45 AM
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Re: How-To: OHC Install
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Do you need a better place to store photos & files?
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05-31-2015, 02:14 PM
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Re: How-To: OHC Install
I went to pick n pull and bought the ohc today and the sensor. Hopefully next weekend I'll have time to install it.
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06-02-2015, 11:03 AM
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Re: How-To: OHC Install
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I am looking at getting an OHC for my 01, my friend has one from a 99 explorer limited with a sunroof. Is it ok that it's the type with the sunroof switch? I know it's not the best because I have a useless switch but other than that it should work fine, correct?
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Before I took the plunge and ordered my OHC from MoterStuff, I had considered the possibility of having an OHC with the sunroof switch.
My thought on it was that the switch could be used for an added accessory, perhaps a light bar, under the dash LEDs?
Since my OHC should be here by the end of the week, I have been reading, and re-reading this thread to make sure all my poop is in nice neat pile. I have downloaded the wiring diagram posted by 2004xlmiller. (Thx BTW) I then saw this post by jacobs_son, and it got me wondering. Would the 3 wires described in that post work as described, and eliminate tapping into the radio harness, keeping as much of the OHC harness together making it more accessible? I want to make sure that if the need came up, and I would have to remove a component, I can make it as close to "plug and play" as possible. My plans include this type of connectors at some points, not only to accommodate removal, but to also keep a cleaner more "professional" look.
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I also have a question about wire size. I read where 16-18 ga. is being used, and also read where it said to stay with factory wire sizes. has anybody posted the size of wire Ford used on their OHC harness'?
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06-03-2015, 10:02 PM
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Re: How-To: OHC Install
The OHC came today!
I played errr... tested it, and all is good!
I still have to get wire, connectors, conduit & stuff before I do the install. Maybe order that stuff on Thursday.
I checked the wire sizes on my pigtail, and the black, green/orange, and black/blue, were 18ga., the others were 20ga..
I figured I'd order this wire set, so I will have a different color for each wire on the pigtail, and avoid some confusion.
The pins in the connector are easy enough to remove & change out, but not sure where I could find that type female pin. It would be great to not have 8 splices bundled in there. I only have about 2 1/2" leads to work with.
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Re: How-To: OHC Install
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The OHC came today!
I played errr... tested it, and all is good!
I still have to get wire, connectors, conduit & stuff before I do the install. Maybe order that stuff on Thursday.
I checked the wire sizes on my pigtail, and the black, green/orange, and black/blue, were 18ga., the others were 20ga..
I figured I'd order this wire set, so I will have a different color for each wire on the pigtail, and avoid some confusion.
The pins in the connector are easy enough to remove & change out, but not sure where I could find that type female pin. It would be great to not have 8 splices bundled in there. I only have about 2 1/2" leads to work with.
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I went to pick n pull and got 3 wiring harnesses out of exploers solder the wires together to make me one long harness with matching wires. There were 20 explorers at my local pick n pull. I wouldn't use your harness if you only have 2 1/2 inches. Its a tight fit in between the headliner. If you would like I believe I still have a harness left with about 2 feet of wire on it you can have for free. Just pay for postage. Pm if interested
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06-04-2015, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by ltbullitt
I went to pick n pull and got 3 wiring harnesses out of exploers solder the wires together to make me one long harness with matching wires. There were 20 explorers at my local pick n pull. I wouldn't use your harness if you only have 2 1/2 inches. Its a tight fit in between the headliner. If you would like I believe I still have a harness left with about 3 feet of wire on it you can have for free. Just pay for postage. Pm if interested ----------
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I also have a lot of extra wiring that you're more than welcome to have.
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People like him make me believe that birth control needs to be put in the public water supply
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06-04-2015, 03:12 PM
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Re: How-To: OHC Install
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If you would like I believe I still have a harness left with about 2 feet of wire on it you can have for free. Just pay for postage. Pm if interested
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I also have a lot of extra wiring that you're more than welcome to have.
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Thank You Both!
It would be fantastic to have all the wires with original markings, but while some splices are unfortunately necessary, I would prefer to have "splice free" wiring from the connector to the components they are connecting to. (It's a CDO thing)
My Local Ford dealership Parts guy couldn't figure out that I was looking for Ford Wedgelock connector pins. Suggested a JY for new parts! LOL
Of course Ebay has them!
Ford Wedgelock Female .060 Terminals/Pins
They are a little pricy at 1.095 each for 10, but for me, it's cheap insurance to not have a splice go bad.
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06-04-2015, 06:48 PM
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Re: How-To: OHC Install
Nice.
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06-05-2015, 07:47 PM
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Re: How-To: OHC Install
OK I took the plunge!
I figured I'd put it in, and wire it later.
I had read the different posts about cutting the slots, I guess I cheated on that part. I used a Dremel with a small cut-off disk. To protect the edge of the headliner from burns, I used an old dish towel that was not terry cloth to block the sparks.
That grand feeling of accomplishment lasted about an hour.
So I decided to "bite the bullet", and use the only 3 1/2 foot of 18 Ga. wire I had, and wire the lights into the dome. But just until the other stuff gets here.
I made a discovery wiring it to the Mustang dome. There was a pigtail on the MD I didn't use since I could power it through the screws.
I connected the Orange/Green wire from the OHC, to the Green/Yellow wire on the dome pigtail, and matched up the Black/Blue on both. Then fished it through the headliner, plugged it into the dome, and then the OHC, and I got light!!
I'm not real happy with it's position, so when the other stuff arrives, I think I'll elongate the slots a bit, and re-drill the two holes back about 1/2" to move the front end closer to the headliner.
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Re: How-To: OHC Install
Looks good. I use a box cuter on my headline, worked like a charm.
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06-07-2015, 07:25 PM
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Looks good. I use a box cuter on my headline, worked like a charm.
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but the Dremel made cutting the slots in the metal a breeze.
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