Sensor question

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r5b18ft
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Sensor question

Post by r5b18ft » Wed May 09, 2012 8:41 am

What is the sensor on the intake/MAF hose at the end of the engine breather pipe ?

And will it effect the running of the engine if it is unplugged ?

Thanks :D
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Re: Sensor question

Post by r5b18ft » Wed May 09, 2012 8:42 am

Forgot to mention, its a 480 turbo
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Re: Sensor question

Post by Melvin480 » Wed May 09, 2012 9:36 am

It is a heater element. To prevent formation of ice in the winter from condensed water vapour from the breather. You can imagine what would happen if a piece of ice falls into the turbo.
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Re: Sensor question

Post by r5b18ft » Wed May 09, 2012 9:47 am

Melvin480 wrote:It is a heater element. To prevent formation of ice in the winter from condensed water vapour from the breather. You can imagine what would happen if a piece of ice falls into the turbo.
Thanks for your reply ! :D

Then it is useless for me, as I live in Malta. Odds are water vapour would turn into steam rather then condense :lol: It's already 27 degrees celcius here
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