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Faulty ECT DTC randomly on VW Golf 5
I have a problem with my car for about a year, related to the ECT sensor, which I always solved by clearing multiple DTCs (within this error, the fans work in failure, at maximum speed, even if it is 0 degrees outside). Today I decided to really…
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Why is my car hard to start only after a few hours?
Car: Audi S5 V8 FSI, Direct Injection
I posted a question related to this but might not be the correct issue: Do injectors leak or injector seals leak?
Background
2 months ago (1200 km) I performed a manual carbon clean of the intake ports to remove…
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i have a 2008 chevy trailblazer 4.2 i need to change the ECT sensor
I can not seem to locate the part on my vehicle i have looked at you tube videos and have found every one except 2008 4.2 engine
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ECU/PCM plug pinouts
I'm trying to find out which pins on a Bosch WE0718881B ECU (For a 2007 Mazda BT-50/Ford Ranger) go to the ECT sensor.
I'm been looking for pinouts of the two plugs on the ECU but getting nowhere.
Is this sort of information published? Otherwise,…
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Thermostat or temperature sensor (2011 Town & Country)
My 2011 Town and Country is reporting P0128 intermittently. If I understand correctly, this error code points to either the thermostat, the ECT sensor, or a computer module.
When driving normally, the reported temperature stays around 160. When I…
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1995 Chevy Lumina - Would Dashboard Gauge Respond if the ECT Is Faulty?
My sister has a 1995 Chevy Lumina with the 3.1 liter engine. Her car tends to overheat at idle; we have determined that the radiator cooling fan does not kick on.
In our efforts to diagnose the problem, one possible solution appear to be a faulty…
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2009 H1 Hyundai 2.5 crdi turbo fluctuations
Sharing an experience.
Had a H1 turbo diesel towed to me blowing steam from radiator.
Step One.
was replace the cylinder head. Ok done.
Started engine and found there was no power.
Step Two.
Found broken turbo and replaced.
Ok done.
The turbo would…
leon reihana
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ECT registering low at steady state. (low enough to set a code) No explanation
A little back story, this is a 2015 Jeep Wrangler. Since 2017 I've kept an eye on coolant levels because sometimes I can smell burning coolant when I'm in front of the vehicle (not in the vehicle). However, prior to last week I've never added any.…
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2008 Malibu LTZ ECT sensor location
Where is the engine coolant temperature sensor on my 2008 Malibu LTZ, with 2.4L Ecotec engine? I've checked online and can't seem to find a good video or guidance. I thought it would jump out at me once I removed the engine cover. No such luck. I…
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