Coolant temperature sensor location needed.
Mar 9, 2024 at 11:35 AM
Where is the coolant temperature sensor located?
1996 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
RAMLJAK
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,
There are two engine options, a 3.1L and a 3.4L. If you look at picture 1 below, that is the location for the 3.1L. It's right next to the thermostat housing.
On the 3.4L (pics 2 and 3), there are two. One functions for the gauge and the other is used by the PCM for other operations such as air/fuel mixture, cold start, and so on.
I highlighted the engine size in both, and the sensor identifiers are highlighted for the 3.4L.
Let me know if this helps.
Take care,
Joe
see pics below.
There are two engine options, a 3.1L and a 3.4L. If you look at picture 1 below, that is the location for the 3.1L. It's right next to the thermostat housing.
On the 3.4L (pics 2 and 3), there are two. One functions for the gauge and the other is used by the PCM for other operations such as air/fuel mixture, cold start, and so on.
I highlighted the engine size in both, and the sensor identifiers are highlighted for the 3.4L.
Let me know if this helps.
Take care,
Joe
see pics below.
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Mar 9, 2024 at 6:39 PM
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