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Floor Temperature Warning System

A sensor turns on warning light when exhaust system temperature rises above a preset level. As a check, warning light should come on when ignition switch is turned to the "START" position, and should go out when switch is returned to ignition "RUN" position.

The temperature sensor is located on floor behind seat in Pickups, under rear seat in 510 station wagons, and behind trunk finish panel in 510 sedans. On B210 sedans, the floor temperature sensor is located behind rear seat. On F10, the floor temperature sensor is located in trunk (near fuel tank). On 280ZX, the temperature sensor is located in luggage compartment (near left tail light cover). On 810 station wagons, sensor is located under rear seat, and in floor panel inside trunk on 810 sedans.

Fig 1: 280ZX & 810 Floor Temperature Warning System
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