Engine coolant temperature sensor failure?

PERRI COYNE

MEMBER
2014 CADILLAC ATS
2.5L
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
87,000 MILES

Just replaced thermostat on the car listed above on 12/4/2020. Getting no reading on the dash gauge, and the needle remains on cold setting under normal driving conditions. However, getting a dash warning the A/C is turned off due to hot engine. The fan runs for about 5-10 minutes even after a 3-minute drive. Could this be an engine coolant temperature sensor failure?

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DANNY L

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Hello, I'm Danny.

Yes, that sounds like you could be having an issue with the coolant temperature sensor. Here is a tutorial for you to view on the sensors replacement:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-coolant-temperature-sensor

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-temperature-sensor-cts-replacement

I've attached 2 pictures below of the location and steps for replacement for your car. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.

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Saturday, December 5th, 2020 AT 12:26 PM

PERRI COYNE

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Thank you very much Danny. I also believe that to be the case.

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Monday, December 7th, 2020 AT 6:54 AM

DANNY L

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You're welcome!
Keep us updated when the repair is completed. Thanks again for using 2CarPros and we hope you will use our site again in the future.

Danny-

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Monday, December 7th, 2020 AT 3:01 PM

Engine coolant temperature sensor failure?

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