Temp. sensor question

[hot metal]

Hi all , I want a new temperature sensor for my 430 , are they the same as any other R V8 engine car , or are they specific to TVR ?
Thanks

[phillpot]

TVR did not use the Rover sender unit, some helpful pictures here

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

[Andy70]

I fitted one only a couple of weeks ago into the range rover position, I was recommended this one https://caterhamparts.co.uk/senders/17-temperature...

Edited by Andy70 on Monday 31st August 20:34

[hot metal]

Thanks for the replies , however there is a distinction between sensor & sender .

[Andy70]

well the other one I think sends the signal to the ECU, that's located right in front the range rover single wire spade connector thingy, is that the difference between the 2?, the sender sends the signal to the gauge on the dash, and the sensor sends the signal to the ecu, is that correct or am I talking crap? I must admit, I've heard references to both but never quite sure what was what or if it was just a term used. Any way TVRSSW do them for 23 quid I think, that's where I got mine from

Edited by Andy70 on Thursday 3rd September 21:31

[Chim72]

Andy70 said:

well the other one I think sends the signal to the ECU, that's located right in front the range rover single wire spade connector thingy, is that the difference between the 2?, the sender sends the signal to the gauge on the dash, and the sensor sends the signal to the ecu, is that correct or am I talking crap? I must admit, I've heard references to both but never quite sure what was what or if it was just a term used. Any way TVRSSW do them for 23 quid I think, that's where I got mine from

Edited by Andy70 on Thursday 3rd September 21:31

That's correct, in the link Phillpot posted above, the ECU sensor is the black connector, the dash gauge is on the right with the arrow.