Battery Temperature Control Sensor for Xantrex

[Dominic . Sue Ambrosino]

My battery Temperature Control Sensor needs to be replaced. I have a spare, but the wire is too short to fit from the battery to the inverter (Xantrex Trace SW2512). Would it be possible to either splice the existing wire to the new sensor wire or is there a connector that I can use to butt the two ends together (it looks like a RJ11).
thanks

[Bill Lampkin]

I just asked that question of Xantrex, The tech said don't splice the wire, run new wire with new sensor. He then explained that the temp sensor is more trouble than its worth, so I did not replace my temp sensor when I replaced my inverter.

I was just gonna use the existing wire and crimp on a new phone plug, and a new plug on the new sensor, so I could just plug them together with a phone connector. He said don't do it, so I didn't. Their help line is pretty responsive, so give them a call.

[Dominic . Sue Ambrosino]

I just asked that question of Xantrex, The tech said don't splice the wire, run new wire with new sensor. He then explained that the temp sensor is more trouble than its worth, so I did not replace my temp sensor when I replaced my inverter.

I was just gonna use the existing wire and crimp on a new phone plug, and a new plug on the new sensor, so I could just plug them together with a phone connector. He said don't do it, so I didn't. Their help line is pretty responsive, so give them a call.

thanks so much, Bill. we have the same coach. i have a brand new sensor, but it's only 15'9" and no matter how I try to run it through the coach, it's too short. I need about 20' in order for it to reach. glad I reached out---thank you!

[Mike Shumack]

Although the sensor is discontinued, they are still available at a few places on-line. I've seen prices in the $75 range.

Is there a way to "read" the sensor value? How do you know if the sensor is bad or not?