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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 11:09 AM
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hey i had a problem with my radiator and a got it fixed myself .
but now i got a check light on and i checked the way you guys do
and it blinked six times fast i checked and it was this one
6 ECT - water temperature sensor. does this has anyting to do with
the radiator problem?? do you need to fix it ,is it easy??? thanks ...
 
Old Feb 1, 2009 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by zilliboy
do you need to fix it
of course you do...
i hope you aren't one of those people who only fixes problems with their cars that keep them from working.
 
Old Feb 1, 2009 | 01:02 PM
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The ECT is a crucial sensor that tells the ECU what temperature the engine is. This is essential for the engine to run optimally. In a practical sense, you may see reduced gas mileage (engine will run rich) and possibly idle problems if this sensor is not working.

The ECT has two wires and is located beneath the distributor. It resides immediately next to the coolant temperature sending unit, which has only one wire. When installing the new ECT, be sure to coat the threads with high temperature liquid gasket.
 

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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 06:32 PM
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umm ok thanks. did that happened because of the overheating problem i had ,or
it could have hapened before that?.
 
Old Feb 1, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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You may never know. It just happened when you didn't expect, as do most car problems.
 
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