Can someone elaborate on the function of the electrical plug at the bottom of the fuel filter? I was swapping mine out yesterday and noticed one of the wires was frayed and hanging on by a thread. In my search for a replacement I've seen it called just a fuel sensor, a fuel temp sensor, and a fuel level sensor.
Part # is MB554325
http://store.jpnoid.com/images/FuelFilt ... 554325.jpg
Is there any harm in reinstalling and putting around town if the connection is weak? Or should I wait to drive until the fresh sensor is in?
Fuel Filter Plug
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bigkat1249
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It's a water sensor... the filter is also a water separator. Getting water into a diesel engine is very bad, but not very likely from the fuel system in good condition. Maybe just drain a little to make sure there is no water in it and recheck it every once in a while until you get it replaced...
Steven
1991 L300
Harrisburg, PA
1991 L300
Harrisburg, PA
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bigkat1249
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Ahhh, awesome. Thanks for the explanation!
I don't drive much but was hoping I wouldn't have to let Morty sit around for 2 weeks waiting on a new sensor. I'll keep an eye on things until then.
I don't drive much but was hoping I wouldn't have to let Morty sit around for 2 weeks waiting on a new sensor. I'll keep an eye on things until then.