Coolant leak

2002 DODGE DURANGO
228,000 MILES • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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GSTRAPNELL
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Coolant is leaking out of a sensor located on the engine passenger side in the wheel well. I cannot figure out what this sensor is. Please help. Thanks.
Sep 14, 2018 at 2:51 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening.

Can you post a picture of what you see? There are so many sensors it is difficult to pin point your exact sensor.

Roy
Oct 16, 2020 at 11:47 AM
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GSTRAPNELL
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Thanks Roy. Here are pictures of the problem.
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Oct 16, 2020 at 11:47 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Okay, thanks.

That is a block heater. It is an electrical element that goes into the block in the cooling system. There should be a plug out by the grill to plug in very cold weather to keep the coolant warm as well as the rest of the fluids.

Roy
Oct 16, 2020 at 11:47 AM
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GSTRAPNELL
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Man, I feel stupid. Thanks Roy. I should have figured that out.
Oct 16, 2020 at 11:47 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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No worries at all. That is why we are here to help.

Have a great day.

Roy
Oct 16, 2020 at 11:47 AM
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