Temperature sensor location

2000 LEXUS ES 300
1,670,045 MILES
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SHONETTE LITTLE
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The car shut off and tester said temperature sensor, where is the temperature sensor?
Aug 9, 2020 at 8:49 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

The ECT is located near the thermostat housing and below the heater hoses. I attached two pics below showing it.

Can you tell me what code was retrieved?

Let me know.
Joe
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Aug 9, 2020 at 9:49 PM
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SHONETTE LITTLE
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I asked where the temperature sensor was?
Aug 11, 2020 at 5:14 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

The ECT is the engine coolant temperature sensor. Is that the one you are referring to?

Joe
Aug 11, 2020 at 11:32 PM