The engine coolant temperature sensor (ECT) measures how hot your coolant is and tells the computer how to manage fuel, the cooling fan, and the temperature gauge. When it fails, you may see a check engine light, a wrong or jumpy temperature reading, poor fuel economy, or hard starting. We test and replace the coolant temperature sensor so your engine runs and reads correctly.
Find a TechnicianCommon symptoms include a check engine light, an inaccurate or erratic temperature gauge, worse fuel economy, rough idling, and the cooling fan running constantly or not at all.
Yes. The computer relies on this sensor to decide when to turn the cooling fan on and off, so a faulty sensor can leave the fan running all the time or fail to turn it on when needed.
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