Location of the coolant temp sensor (ECT).
Jan 22, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Where is the coolant temperature sensor located?
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BORIS K
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Hello,
The engine has a coolant temperature sensor (ECT) and a cylinder head temperature sensor. The ECT is at the rear of the engine and the CHT sensor is mounted on the cylinder head and under the intake manifold
Picture 1 shows locations for both. However, most of these only have a CHT sensor. Picture 2 gives you a better view of the CHT location.
Cheers, Boris
The engine has a coolant temperature sensor (ECT) and a cylinder head temperature sensor. The ECT is at the rear of the engine and the CHT sensor is mounted on the cylinder head and under the intake manifold
Picture 1 shows locations for both. However, most of these only have a CHT sensor. Picture 2 gives you a better view of the CHT location.
Cheers, Boris
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Jan 23, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Although, the picture you are using as a ref. is not an ecoboost motor, as for it doesn't have turbos in place.
Jan 24, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Again, looking at the ref. picture, I don't see any ECT mount on rear of the engine. The 2 sensors indicated on rear of both heads, are the intake and exhaust cam pos. sensors. Can you very your stated ECT location?
Jan 24, 2025 at 7:16 PM
BORIS K
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Hello,
Looking at the wiring diagram for the cooling system it appears that the cylinder head temperature sensor is used.
Cheers, Boris
Looking at the wiring diagram for the cooling system it appears that the cylinder head temperature sensor is used.
Cheers, Boris
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Jan 27, 2025 at 3:51 AM
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