Rizo
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Coolant Temp Sensor Question
Hey Guys, got the car back from the mechanic and shes still overheating and spraying coolant. Thermo fans arent coming on so I want to disconnect the Coolant Temp Sensor off the Radiator. For anyone who has done this before, do you get at it from above or below?
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Re:Coolant Temp Sensor Question
2012/05/02 17:59:34
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what was done to fix the issue at the mechanics?
if thermo fans aren't coming on it may suggest that the thermostat isn't opening (new ones can be sticky, you need to test them in hotwater first to get the first "crack" done) and hence coolant at the engine is overheating whilst the coolant in the rad isn't getting hot enough to engage fans.
alt the sensor is busted or faulty wiring.
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Re:Coolant Temp Sensor Question
2012/05/02 18:15:48
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What did the mechanic say ?
Why would he give it back and not solve the issue ?
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Re:Coolant Temp Sensor Question
2012/05/02 19:43:36
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Hey guys, I'm not in the habit of flaming mechanics, thanks for your concerns but I really need to know how to get t this rad sensor as I have to transport the car in a few hours and I will be royally f####d if I can't get it disconnected
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Re:Coolant Temp Sensor Question
2012/05/02 19:53:10
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you may be royally screwed even if you get the fans to work, as i doubt the fans not working is the cause for the overheating.
as i don't have my mr2 anymore i can't check how to get the temp sensor unplugged. it's normally at the bottom on rads, you may just need to remove the under panels.
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Re:Coolant Temp Sensor Question
2012/05/02 20:09:11
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I used to be able to reach the sensor plug by laying on the ground and sticking one arm up under the radiator past the covers :)
Give it a shot. Make sure the rad isn't hot though.
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Re:Coolant Temp Sensor Question
2012/05/02 20:13:25
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and then just reach up and do your thing. Lots of wiggling needed.
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Re:Coolant Temp Sensor Question
2012/05/02 20:56:00
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Thanks guys, got it out and test drove the car and the temp didn't even reach a quarter of the way up the temp gauge.
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Re:Coolant Temp Sensor Question
2012/05/03 08:45:16
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Re:Coolant Temp Sensor Question
2012/05/03 13:50:21
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if it was overheating when your moving then it's probably not just the fans.... they'll only help when your stuck in traffic.
if it's overheating with or without fans when driving along there's another problem... maybe thermostat... maybe something else.
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Re:Coolant Temp Sensor Question
2012/05/03 15:23:43
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Only happened when the car was stopped after a run down the highway. Disconnected the coolant sensor, fans on constantly and it was fine. Only problem is that Toyota don't make these sensors any more so I have to use aftermarket.
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Re:Coolant Temp Sensor Question
2012/05/03 16:30:58
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Who told you that you Toyota don't make them anymore?
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Re:Coolant Temp Sensor Question
2012/05/03 16:57:57
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Toyota. Can't even get them from Japan. Must have stopped manufacturing them I guess
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Re:Coolant Temp Sensor Question
2012/05/03 17:13:18
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Thats very weird, id.be amazed if there isnt a newer part which is essentially the same.
The original part.number probably just got superceded and the parts guy is a douche
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Re:Coolant Temp Sensor Question
2012/05/03 17:38:56
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Pretty sure this is the right part number for sw20... seems to be available on lithia toyota. if you want to order it locally just give them the part number you need :D Part Number 8942833010 Part Name SWITCH, TEMPERATURE, MSRP $102.14 Core $0.00 Online Price $79.83 http://www.toyodiy.com/pa...Z_8401.3.html?hl=89428
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