Thread: V8 Choke Warning Light Sensor works too much

This doesn't look like the sensor, they were on the choke cable itself ( on mine any way ). Is you choke cable on the steeing column or on the LHS of the fuse box?

Freestyler
Thanks for the response. The choke is operated by a "T" that sticks out next to the steering column on the right.

Since posting the original, I have come to the conclusion that what my pic shows is in fact a switch that should have some sort of little arm sticking out, that should be depressed by a cam when the choke is not on. I think I am missing the "arm".

Two things are for sure. My choke light is on all the time. It goes out when I disconnect the little switch.

OK, I would say the switch that you have is not original. The one I had on my truck (it is now efi ) had a steel sleeve over the cable about 8 inchs from where it comes out of the fire wall and has a ramp in side on the cable which operates the switch which is clamped to the cable. I can take a photo of Dad's truck to show you if you like?
Tim

Tim,
Yes please I would be interested in a picture in case I cannot get a replacement switch. The way it is installed on my engine does not look like a factory option so I might not be able to get a new one. I guess I should have a light operational for the choke what with the thirst of the V8 and the price of petrol.

Regards

Jim

Hi,

I have a switch on the choke cable within the engine bay as well as what seems to be a secondary temp sender in the manifold near the thermostat - is it possible the temp sender that operates the choke light be faulty, I don't have a wiring diagram yet so I am kinda guessing, actually I probably should have kept my mouth shut but I just couldn't...)
The switch must complete a circuit to turn the light on - so check the resistance when your car is hot and when it is cold, you should have high resistance and one end of the scale and low at the other - it stays in one state or the other it may need replacing.....I have taken photos - will post in the morning.

Rokkitt

PS: Taken the aircon con out and plan to swap out the dash too if you need anything..

Rokkitt,
Great to hear from you. Thats an excellent point you make.

I have a disconnected sensor in the middle of the top of the engine ( pic attached) that may have had something to do with it. Do you have one of these and is it connected up?