Distance Regulation Sensor

1970 Oldsmobile Toronado Base, Eng CD US, Not Available TransSECTION Distance Regulation Sensor
NOTE: OEM may require this sensor be calibrated to the vehicle thrustline.
Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware broken A Require repair or replacement of hardware
Attaching hardware corroded, affecting structural integrity A Require replacement of hardware
Attaching hardware missing C Require replacement of hardware
Attaching hardware not functioning A Require repair or replacement of hardware
Attaching hardware threads damaged A Require repair or replacement of hardware
Attaching hardware threads stripped (threads missing) A Require replacement of hardware
Connector (Weatherpack type) leaking A Require repair or replacement
Connector broken A Require repair or replacement
Connector melted A Require replacement
Connector missing C Require replacement
NOTE: Determine cause and correct prior to replacement of part.
Dust boot missing C Require replacement of boot
Dust boot split A Require replacement of boot
NOTE: If boot is not available separately, suggest replacement of sensor (reason code 2). This condition can lead to damage of the sliding magnet, which, in turn, causes premature sensor failure
Dust boot torn A Require replacement of boot
NOTE: If boot is not available separately, suggest replacement of sensor (reason code 2). This condition can lead to damage of the sliding magnet, which, in turn, causes premature sensor failure.
Housing cracked B Require replacement
NOTE: If boot is not available separately, suggest replacement of sensor (reason code 2). This condition can lead to damage of the sliding magnet, which, in turn, causes premature sensor failure.
Lead routing incorrect B Require rerouting according to vehicle manufacturer's specifications
Loose B Require adjustment to vehicle manufacturer's specifications
Missing C Require replacement
Output signal incorrect B Require repair or replacement
Terminal burned, affecting performance A Require repair or replacement
NOTE: Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement of part.
Terminal burned, not affecting performance 2 Suggest repair or replacement
Terminal corroded, affecting performance A Require repair or replacement
Terminal corroded, not affecting performance 2 Suggest repair or replacement
Terminal loose, affecting performance B Require repair or replacement
Terminal loose, not affecting performance 1 Suggest repair or replacement
Wire lead burned A Require repair or replacement
Wire lead conductors exposed B Require repair or replacement
Wire lead open A Require repair or replacement
Wire lead shorted A Require repair or replacement
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