Connectors for 2 prong temp sender bottom of radiator 1986 S4

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Jun 23, 2020 | 08:54 AM

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Connectors for 2 prong temp sender bottom of radiator 1986 S4

Folks,
Anyone have suggestion on replacement butt like connectors for the 2 prong temp sender on the bottom of the radiator with 2 wires that controls the 3k RPM startup?

Sensor in question:

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FE85-18-840

Cheers!

Jun 23, 2020 | 09:03 AM

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any old bullet connector will work

Jun 23, 2020 | 11:55 AM

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any old bullet connector will work

I figured it might, thanks. Was trying to keep car fairly factory, are there any similar to that style (1 of mine snapped!).

Jun 23, 2020 | 12:16 PM

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I figured it might, thanks. Was trying to keep car fairly factory, are there any similar to that style (1 of mine snapped!).

these at least come from Japan, https://www.easternbeaver.com/Main/E...onnectors.html

Jun 23, 2020 | 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by db2boy

Folks,
Anyone have suggestion on replacement butt like connectors for the 2 prong temp sender on the bottom of the radiator with 2 wires that controls the 3k RPM startup?

Sensor in question: https://www.amazon.com/Mazda-FE85-18.../dp/B00KWEZHLQ
FE85-18-840

Cheers!

https://www.ebay.com/p/5012802500?ii...SABEgJnhPD_BwE

Jun 23, 2020 | 06:06 PM

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Many thanks for the suggestions.

Jul 5, 2020 | 01:00 PM

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Went with Molex connectors with heat shrink, they fit perfectly: https://www.digikey.com/product-deta...eda_dkc_buynow
Manufacturer part number: 0191640054