S14 Cluster Temp Gauge Reads OVERHEATING But Sr20det is perfect Temp HELP! - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

*jkjunior* · 09-18-2008, 07:18 PM

Ok guys heres what im dealing with. S13 Sr20det swap into 95 S14 Chassis. Harness done by Wiring Specalites etc etc. Just completed swap, Runs like a champ. I noticed when i went into the cabin for a test drive, My s14 gauge cluster was basically reading the car would be overheating. So we used a infared gun and started testing the temps around the motor and all were in perfect operating temperature. So we decided lets swap coolant temp sensors, So we did and bang the same thing, temp rises on the cluster, but the motor is in perfect temp. My question is do i need a ka temp sensor instead of the jdm sr20det sensor? Or is it more problems than that? Any help guys please!

turbo98 · 09-18-2008, 08:44 PM

I have a built ka in my 97 and my temp randomly goes up like that too. A friend of mine has a s14 sr in his 98 and it does the same thing...I would just ignore it or get an aftermarket temp. gauge.

*jkjunior* · 09-18-2008, 08:53 PM

It just stays pinned at high temp after start up. Anymore thoughts guys?

muerte · 09-18-2008, 09:11 PM

I had a s13 sr in my s14. It did the same thing when I started the car within a min. it would read that the car was over heating. The way I fixed it was I got the temp sensor from a s14 KA and it fixed it.

ho1ywars · 09-18-2008, 09:13 PM

yeah, im not sure if its cause of the jdm sensor, or cause is an s13 sensor in the motor. but it you go to your local automotive store just grab a s14 ka sensor, and it will fix your problem. sensor is down by your thermostat.

*illvialuver* · 09-19-2008, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muerte

I had a s13 sr in my s14. It did the same thing when I started the car within a min. it would read that the car was over heating. The way I fixed it was I got the temp sensor from a s14 KA and it fixed it.

not bad, youve been on here almost 4 years and you have 14 post? and I know you are on here eveeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrryyyyyyyyyyyy day!!!!!

TTrx7Pete · 09-19-2008, 11:57 AM

Wiring is wrong.... Double check the wiring.. I know it sounds like a pain in the ass, but if it is shooting up to "H" when you key on or are running the car, the wiring is incorrect. Trust me. I had the same problem while doing a swap.

adictd2b00st · 09-19-2008, 12:05 PM

You have to match the cluster with the sensor.......so if you have an s14 you need the s14 sensor

*fliprayzin240sx* · 09-19-2008, 01:13 PM

Yups water temp sensor. S13 water temp sensor in the S13 SR sends a different reading compared to an S14 sensor. Swap the smaller water temp sensor and it should be good to go.

tukn9s · 09-19-2008, 02:05 PM

Need KA water temp sensor.

kuruptR · 09-19-2008, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adictd2b00st

You have to match the cluster with the sensor.......so if you have an s14 you need the s14 sensor

+1 always match the sensor with cluster.

TTrx7Pete · 09-19-2008, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tukn9s

Need KA water temp sensor.

Not true. He just needs the S14 sensor for S14. Cluster is no difference.

YucA · 09-19-2008, 10:01 PM

While everyone is correct, i wouldnt even waste my time with the oem crap.

Get an aftermarket gauge that will save your ass if anything were to happen, instead of relying on the oem POS gauge. Once it actually starts moving up if you have an issue, its usually too late.

srpowereds14 · 09-20-2008, 07:53 PM

yes you need the s14 ka sensor

g6civcx · 09-20-2008, 09:16 PM

Or ignore the sensor and run a full wideband coolant temp gauge.

chituntang · 09-20-2008, 10:43 PM

You need your stock KA temp sensor like everybody says. But I would get a aftermarket one.

iammikeol · 04-19-2009, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkjunior

Ok guys heres what im dealing with. S13 Sr20det swap into 95 S14 Chassis. Harness done by Wiring Specalites etc etc. Just completed swap, Runs like a champ. I noticed when i went into the cabin for a test drive, My s14 gauge cluster was basically reading the car would be overheating. So we used a infared gun and started testing the temps around the motor and all were in perfect operating temperature. So we decided lets swap coolant temp sensors, So we did and bang the same thing, temp rises on the cluster, but the motor is in perfect temp. My question is do i need a ka temp sensor instead of the jdm sr20det sensor? Or is it more problems than that? Any help guys please!

did you ever figure this out? i have same problem..

kushlivin · 05-27-2009, 12:26 AM

whats the solution to this?? did u change ur water pump by chance???

***S14DB*** · 05-27-2009, 12:30 AM

You run the water temp sender(single wire) that matches your cluster (S14 or S13).

*Om1kron* · 05-27-2009, 03:54 AM

i'm jealous, my car doesn't even read the temp. =(

midnight_rex · 05-27-2009, 12:02 PM

u need a s14 KA temp sensor. i just recently swapped mine out cause i was having the same problem like you. it works.

*Om1kron* · 05-27-2009, 12:04 PM

I put an s14ka temp sensor in mine, but I guess it's bad LOL! womp womp womp. I gave away my other intake manifold so nothing to fall back on there.... Gotta pony up and buy new ones.

09-18-2008, 07:18 PM	#1
jkjunior Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: united states Posts: 1,010 Trader Rating: (17)	S14 Cluster Temp Gauge Reads OVERHEATING But Sr20det is perfect Temp HELP! Ok guys heres what im dealing with. S13 Sr20det swap into 95 S14 Chassis. Harness done by Wiring Specalites etc etc. Just completed swap, Runs like a champ. I noticed when i went into the cabin for a test drive, My s14 gauge cluster was basically reading the car would be overheating. So we used a infared gun and started testing the temps around the motor and all were in perfect operating temperature. So we decided lets swap coolant temp sensors, So we did and bang the same thing, temp rises on the cluster, but the motor is in perfect temp. My question is do i need a ka temp sensor instead of the jdm sr20det sensor? Or is it more problems than that? Any help guys please! __________________ 91 Hatch- Old Lady Hit Me -Junk Yard 91 Coupe Se- Junk yard 95 S14 Zenki Current 95 Zenki Converted to Kouki Current 97 S14 Kouki - Junk Yard Feedback - http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=130589

09-18-2008, 08:53 PM	#3
jkjunior Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: united states Posts: 1,010 Trader Rating: (17)	It just stays pinned at high temp after start up. Anymore thoughts guys? __________________ 91 Hatch- Old Lady Hit Me -Junk Yard 91 Coupe Se- Junk yard 95 S14 Zenki Current 95 Zenki Converted to Kouki Current 97 S14 Kouki - Junk Yard Feedback - http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=130589

09-19-2008, 11:57 AM	#7
TTrx7Pete Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida Age: 27 Posts: 179 Trader Rating: (0)	Wiring is wrong.... Double check the wiring.. I know it sounds like a pain in the ass, but if it is shooting up to "H" when you key on or are running the car, the wiring is incorrect. Trust me. I had the same problem while doing a swap. __________________ 1993 AW Mazda RX-7 1997 Nissan Silvia

09-19-2008, 12:05 PM	#8
adictd2b00st Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2003 Location: NY Age: 28 Posts: 676 Trader Rating: (2)	You have to match the cluster with the sensor.......so if you have an s14 you need the s14 sensor __________________ 95 s14.5 FOR SALE

09-19-2008, 01:13 PM	#9
fliprayzin240sx SLINKY + ESCULATOR = Fun Times Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ass Crack of Japan Posts: 8,414 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx	Yups water temp sensor. S13 water temp sensor in the S13 SR sends a different reading compared to an S14 sensor. Swap the smaller water temp sensor and it should be good to go. __________________

09-18-2008, 08:44 PM	#2
turbo98 Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 182 Trader Rating: (0)	I have a built ka in my 97 and my temp randomly goes up like that too. A friend of mine has a s14 sr in his 98 and it does the same thing...I would just ignore it or get an aftermarket temp. gauge.

09-18-2008, 09:11 PM	#4
muerte Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hanford, Ca Age: 27 Posts: 25 Trader Rating: (1)	I had a s13 sr in my s14. It did the same thing when I started the car within a min. it would read that the car was over heating. The way I fixed it was I got the temp sensor from a s14 KA and it fixed it.

09-18-2008, 09:13 PM	#5
ho1ywars Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Trenton, New Jersey Posts: 116 Trader Rating: (3)	yeah, im not sure if its cause of the jdm sensor, or cause is an s13 sensor in the motor. but it you go to your local automotive store just grab a s14 ka sensor, and it will fix your problem. sensor is down by your thermostat.

09-19-2008, 02:05 PM	#10
tukn9s Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: mn Posts: 36 Trader Rating: (0)	Need KA water temp sensor.

09-19-2008, 10:01 PM	#13
YucA Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Miami Age: 28 Posts: 127 Trader Rating: (0)	While everyone is correct, i wouldnt even waste my time with the oem crap. Get an aftermarket gauge that will save your ass if anything were to happen, instead of relying on the oem POS gauge. Once it actually starts moving up if you have an issue, its usually too late.

09-20-2008, 07:53 PM	#14
srpowereds14 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: nor cal Posts: 402 Trader Rating: (0)	yes you need the s14 ka sensor __________________ Vertex-USA \| Speed Alliance \| Memory Fab \| Preferred Auto Body \| One Ton Garage

09-20-2008, 09:16 PM	#15
g6civcx Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 4,988 Trader Rating: (4)	Or ignore the sensor and run a full wideband coolant temp gauge.

09-20-2008, 10:43 PM	#16
chituntang Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ATL Age: 23 Posts: 272 Trader Rating: (3)	You need your stock KA temp sensor like everybody says. But I would get a aftermarket one.

05-27-2009, 12:26 AM	#18
kushlivin In time-out for misbehaving. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fontana,California 92336 Age: 25 Posts: 389 Trader Rating: (5)	whats the solution to this?? did u change ur water pump by chance???

05-27-2009, 12:30 AM	#19
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 14,323 Trader Rating: (1)	You run the water temp sender(single wire) that matches your cluster (S14 or S13). __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact.

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05-27-2009, 03:54 AM	#20
Om1kron Violent Running Asshole Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: fontana, ca Age: 29 Posts: 3,366 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: Om1kron	i'm jealous, my car doesn't even read the temp. =( __________________ Wayne T. Edwards Violent Running Tribe News Blog <---Peep This

05-27-2009, 12:02 PM	#21
midnight_rex Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: houston, tx Age: 23 Posts: 86 Trader Rating: (0)	u need a s14 KA temp sensor. i just recently swapped mine out cause i was having the same problem like you. it works.

05-27-2009, 12:04 PM	#22
Om1kron Violent Running Asshole Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: fontana, ca Age: 29 Posts: 3,366 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: Om1kron	I put an s14ka temp sensor in mine, but I guess it's bad LOL! womp womp womp. I gave away my other intake manifold so nothing to fall back on there.... Gotta pony up and buy new ones. __________________ Wayne T. Edwards Violent Running Tribe News Blog <---Peep This

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