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Old Dec 1, 2022 | 04:50 PM
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Lose sensor

Is it normal for the sensor on the thermostat to be loose like in the image/clip. I just replaced the thermostat and the gauge is fluctuating. The other sensor is more solid but could not find a way to tighten the loose sensor. Is it possible the fluctuations in the gauge from this lose
https://photos.app.*******/AGyC8FHuoGQ9k1tP8

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Old Dec 1, 2022 | 11:51 PM
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Can’t open your pic, but no, it’s not normal for it to be loose.
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Old Dec 3, 2022 | 02:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Odd Piggy
Can’t open your pic, but no, it’s not normal for it to be loose.
I was able to upload a clip of the moving sensor on Benz world forum but don’t know why couldn’t post it on this forum. I have tried everything iPhone suggested to check and do

https://photos.app.*******/wXnvqqWPXQbHrRoh6



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Originally Posted by Odd Piggy
Can’t open your pic, but no, it’s not normal for it to be loose.
https://photos.app.*******/8WCsfj6Zydb43pQY9
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Originally Posted by Odd Piggy
Can’t open your pic, but no, it’s not normal for it to be loose.
can you replace the stars in the link to “goo.gl”

https://photos.app.*******/wXnvqqWPXQbHrRoh6

whenever I submit the link, the website changes the middle of the link to stars. I plugged the “goo.gl” instead of the stars and was able to play the video

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can you replace the stars in the link to “goo.gl”

https://photos.app.*******/wXnvqqWPXQbHrRoh6

whenever I submit the link, the website changes the middle of the link to stars. I plugged the “goo.gl” instead of the stars and was able to play the video
There are two spring clips that hold the two sensors in place on the thermostat housing. You might want to check that these are fully pressed home.



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There are two spring clips that hold the two sensors in place on the thermostat housing. You might want to check that these are fully pressed home.


I will check the grey sensor clip in the morning. the black sensor seems to be tight in place and barely moving. Thanks
were you able to check the 8 second clip?
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