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    Posted: 13 Aug 2017 at 19:00
I possibly need a new oil temp sensor of this variety:


They are ludicrously expensive for what they are!  And until I fit it I'm not sure I need it....

Is there a known alternative that's cheaper?

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Brian UK Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 Aug 2017 at 19:06
I'll bet the same item is fitted to some Fiat model. Electrically they are all the same, a thermistor which decreases in resistance with increase in temperature, and that scale is always the same. It will be the same as the air temp sensor. By the way, -273 degrees means the sensor is open circuit, a broken wire somewhere.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Brian UK Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 Aug 2017 at 21:46
That is a bit cheaper. Not surprised though, lots of these things are standard automotive parts, resold by Guzzi at extortionate prices.
Maybe the same item for a Ford would be cheaper again. LOL
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If you have a multimeter, you can easily test the sensor, just measure the resistance at ambient temperature and compare with the figure in the workshop manual.
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Every time look at the manufacturers part the TDC/RPM is a Marelli part, used on most Italian cars and is £100 less. I even do this with car parts my VW Passatt and Annies Suzuki both needed new Lambda sensors for the exhaust both were over £100 from dealers THE SAME PART NUMBER from the euro parts suppliers were under £40....Guzzi uses many of the elektrikery parts as supplied to Fiat/Lancia/Alpha and even Ferrari (cos Fiat own Ferrari) mind bet the F parts are a bit expensive lol
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