Discussion:
DRIVE MOTOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR

IS THERE ANY WAY AVOIDING THE HIGH COST OF TOYOTA I NEED TO REPLACE THE SENSOR ON THE DRIVE MOTOR IT GIVES ME THE TEMPERATURE CODE ON THE DASH EVEN WHEN THE UNIT IS COLD I TRIED BUYING THE SENSOR BY ITSELF BUT TOYOTA SELLS IT AS A COMPLETE UNIT (DRIVE MOTOR) DO I HAVE TO PAY THE 1800 DOLLARS TO HAVE TOYOTA REPLACE MY SENSOR? CAN ANYBODY HELP ME WITH THIS SENSOR?
THANKS
  • Posted 2 Oct 2010 05:14
  • By marc_a
  • joined 19 Feb'09 - 31 messages
  • Baja California, Mexico
Showing items 1 - 1 of 1 results.
try disconnecting the 2 wire plug at the motor and put a 1000 ohm resistor between the tenminals. i have never tried this but if it works you can epoxy a similar temp sensor to the outside of the motor. (or just do without one)
  • Posted 4 Oct 2010 00:42
  • By toyzilla
  • joined 29 Mar'10 - 175 messages
  • Texas, United States
easier to ask forgiveness than to ask permission.

Post your Reply

Forkliftaction accepts no responsibility for forum content and requires forum participants to adhere to our rules of conduct. Click here for more information.

If you are having trouble using the Discussion Forums, please contact us for help.

UN Forklift MINI5TON-DIESEL-FORKLIFT
HANGZHOU, Zhejiang, China
New - Sale
UN Forklift FD30-35T
HANGZHOU, Zhejiang, China
New - Sale
Upcoming industry events …
December 4–7, 2025 - Goyang, Korea, Republic Of
March 10-12, 2026 - Hong Kong, Hong Kong
June 30-July 2, 2026 - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Latest job alerts …
UN Forklift MINI5TON-DIESEL-FORKLIFT
HANGZHOU, Zhejiang, China
New - Sale
UN Forklift FD30-35T
HANGZHOU, Zhejiang, China
New - Sale
Editorial calendar - planned features
CONSTRUCTION FORKLIFTS
HANDLING GOODS IN THE COLD
LOADING/UNLOADING FREIGHT
BROWNFIELD AUTOMATION
FORKLIFT ATTACHMENTS
BATTERY AFFORDABILITY AND LIFETIME
FORKLIFT SAFETY
UN Forklift MINI5TON-DIESEL-FORKLIFT
HANGZHOU, Zhejiang, China
New - Sale
UN Forklift FD30-35T
HANGZHOU, Zhejiang, China
New - Sale

Showcased in the Virtual Expo

Movers & Shakers
Sue Tomic Sue Tomic
Board chair, Australian Supply Chain & Logistics Association (ASCLA)
Strategic business development manager, Heli Materials Handling Oceania
Chief executive officer, Hire Industry Association of New Zealand (HIANZ)
Chief executive officer, Australian Supply Chain & Logistics Association (ASCLA)