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IAT Sensor and Coolant Temp Sensor the same?

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Old 10-05-2006, 10:20 AM
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Car: '92 T/A WS6 Vert/1956 Chevy Nomad
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Transmission: 700r4 w/ Transgo Kit
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IAT Sensor and Coolant Temp Sensor the same?

I just made a run down to Advance Auto Parts to get a new IAT sensor (in back/bottom of the plenum) and they didn't have one in their parts directory ... only a coolant temp sensor ... which looks IDENTICAL. Can I use the Coolant Temp Sensor in place of the IAT? Does it have any functional difference from the IAT? Thanks!
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Water temp, air temp, what's the difference?

I tend to doubt they would have different part numbers if they were the same sensor.
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OK ... just found out for sure ... it's the same part #.

Although, the MAF cars have a different IAT sensor.
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