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Not sure what this sensor is called, please help !
Today I was replacing the infamous VSV EGR & while in the process, I broke a sensor/connector that was within the area. It is located to the right of the EGR VSV, . It seems like the sensor was connected to the block by a nut/ring, from what I could tell, the connector had a single pin connection.
I'm thinking that this sensor is the engine coolant temp sensor. BTW I have a GEN4, 4CYL. Thanks.
Unfortunately I had jacked the car down & it is freezing outside right now to do any car work.
I did further research & it looks like it could be the coolant temperature sender instead of the coolant temperature sensor.
Anyone? I will get pictures soon but I need to know what that part is so I can order it. Thanks.
Single wire in that area is most likely the sender for the temperature gauge (the ECT is two wires). A pic of the area (not super-duper close up -- we need some context) would be definitive.
Hill8570, do you happen to know where in the service manual the temperature sender is referenced. Saw some of your posts where knew a lot about these sensors. I would like to replace the the coolant temperature sender, since I am almost positive is it from looking at pictures online.
Do you know if I have to drain the coolant before replacing this part? Any help would be appreciated, thanks.
Hill8570, do you happen to know where in the service manual the temperature sender is referenced. Saw some of your posts where knew a lot about these sensors. I would like to replace the the coolant temperature sender, since I am almost positive is it from looking at pictures online.
Do you know if I have to drain the coolant before replacing this part? Any help would be appreciated, thanks.
www.camrystuff.com , Generation 4, Body Electrical, starting at page 45. If you're looking in the hardcopy FSM, it's at page BE-45.
You don't have to drain all the coolant...just drop the level an inch or two.
www.camrystuff.com , Generation 4, Body Electrical, starting at page 45. If you're looking in the hardcopy FSM, it's at page BE-45.
You don't have to drain all the coolant...just drop the level an inch or two.
hill8570, when you say drop the level an inch or two, meaning the coolant in the engine block or the radiator? I just want to make sure so I don't screw anything up. Thanks.
hill8570, when you say drop the level an inch or two, meaning the coolant in the engine block or the radiator? I just want to make sure so I don't screw anything up. Thanks.
Just drop the radiator level a couple of inches. It's not really all that critical...if you're fast, you can do it without even dropping the coolant level (but there's no point in being rushed the first time you do it).
BTW, if you're using an aftermarket sensor, you probably should smear a bit of thread sealant (Permatex Blue, etc.) on the threads of the sensor before you install. I think the OEM sensor comes with the sealant already on the threads, but aftermarket stuff tends to skimp on little details like that. Torque to roughly 20 ft-lbs.
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