I've done two temperature sensor replacements in this model type car. First time I did it the way you show in your video. The steps are accurate, but the space to work was very tight and darned near impossible for my big hands. I also didn't have a ratcheting box end wrench, but the biggest issue was squeezing my hand between the pipes and cables to even position it. Second time was much easier. The sensor is very easily accessible from underneath the car. From that vantage (jacked up, of course) it only took a minute and I have a large area in which to swing the wrench, and tons of room to move my hand around to remove the old one and place in the new one. Just a recommendation for anyone else performing this repair, if you have a jack and a stand (only need to jack up one side).
Although I did the job from the top like Nestor, I see Ryan's point. You can't get the box end on the sensor until the connection is off. My lock was on the back side and I couldn't reach it like that. With an open end I gave the sensor a half turn then unlocked it with the pick. Since my big hands can't reach the wire, I used a long forceps and carefully tugged on the wires. A lot of tool and surplus stores have locking forceps like a surgeon uses. I wouldn't be without it. It can do delicate things in hard-to-reach places when a needle nose won't fit. Many ways to skin a cat.
Very good video clear precise and he made it look quite effortless, and most of all he got right to the point without a lot of extra Blah Blah. I highly recommend this video.
My sensor, same location, is the smaller diameter thread. Same location, but 2016 town and country. Have you run into this before? Are there multiple coolant temperature sensors?
What was the main cause for the replacement? I am asking because i have a 2013 T&C that heats a little when idling and the AC stops blowing cold air. As soon the truck starts to run, everything gors back to normal… I replaced radiator, fan, thermostat and water pump and still the same problem. Someone mentioned this sensor to me
I have an 08 town and country touring van and when I'm driving the temperature gauge goes all the way to cool. Would this sensor help. I've had it checked for codes but the code for this doesn't pop up just oxygen sensors that I've already replaced
Need help my 2014 caravan heats up with temp gauge slight lower than middle, checked the Code P0128, replace the thermostat snd now it is in middle, Fan does not kick in, could it be the sensor? I will buy this today...let me know please :)
I have a 2006 Chrysler Town and Country that is rapidly overheating only while driving, but shows it normal when turned off and back on. A couple of times it smoked. I have replaced the water pump & thermostat. Please help I can't afford a Mechanic. Do you believe that it could be this or what else should I check?
Question. I have a 2011 and my front blower for AC wasn’t blowing but rear was. I thought that switching that sensor out would help but no. Can you tell me why the front blower it not working
You need to test the blower motor unplug it and add power and ground to it .. if it work then you blower motor resistor is bad is alway next to the blower motor hood with two screw
Nestor i have a 2007 Chrystler town and country, the temp gage when im driving it starts rising regardless how fast or slow im going and then shows it is over heating, then while still driving the gage will then go back down. No check engine lights are on or anything. I was just looking up temp sensors and just watched your video. Any ideas what you think it is.
What year is the minivan your working on? That will go a long way for people trying to do the work. As vans get newer the part moves to the left of the thermostat
How can you test the old one to see if it was shot?? I think this is whats going on with mine cuz the radiator fan stopped working all of a sudden and its been over heating a little bit when stopped
Hi, I have a 2012 Town and country with the 3.6L. I am getting the code P0480. I have checked the low speed relay as well as the main fan relay. All seems good. Could a faulty ect be the problem?
How to fix What repairs can fix the P0480 code? Replacing the VSS sensor. Replacing the engine coolant temp sensor. Repairing or replacing of the fan wiring harness. Replacing cooling fan 1. Repairing electrical connection issues. Replacing AC pressure switch. Replacing the fan control relay.
I just bought a 96 s10 with a 2.2 liter v4. My temperature gauge didn't work at all so I replaced the engine coolant sensor. Now with the new sensor after the engine runs for about a minute and a half the gauge goes past redline even though the engine itself is cold. What else should I do? Did I purchase a faulty engine coolant sensor?
So 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. Changed... Both 02 Sensors Plugs / wires Map Sensor Still get engine codes P0135 and p0138. Read it could be bad coolant temp sensor sending faulty signals / bad. Any thoughts?
Thank you for the video. This helped me out tremendously. Even down to the detail of how to disengage the wiring harness from the sensor itself. However, I have changed the thermostat and now the coolant temperature sensor, and I'm still pulling the code P0128 andthe check engine light is still on (has not reset). Any suggestions on what to do next?
Idk if you got it done yet. But you gotta clear the code, most at home odb-ii sensors can clear codes. Look up instructions for your specific model, and if it comes back on after clearing then it's still not working.
@@nestorautorepair I was just wondering if that would cause the fan to not kick on? It has power from the fuse box but won't kick on no matter how hot it gets. Already changed the resistor and it had a bad thermostat
When you say you change the resistor do you mean the ambient temperature sensor because that's the one you really need to change so those fan kick on but please you need to put some straight power from the battery to those fan to make sure there are working
@@nestorautorepair a mechanic friend told me to try the resistor 1st that sits on the back of radiator. I ran it straight to the battery and it works. Then I jumped the relay in the fuse box and it works.
Ok then do your coolant temperature sensor the one I did ,, because if that sensor is not reading the temperature off the coolant then the computer think the engine is away cool and never need to command the fan to turn ON ,, now questions do they both comes ON when you run your ac ? Try that just to test the relay
Hi, thank you for your video, I have a 2001 Chrysler town and country LX 3.3L. I have changed the water pump and thermostat and after the water pump, change, there was warm air in the cab and temp was where it’s suppose to be but that evening it started getting close to overheating and no heat in the cab again. I wasn’t sure if it’s the heater coil but hopefully not the radiator which is not leaking and hopefully not a cracked head. The motor runs really good and smooth. Any helpful tips?
Thank you for the video. Was an error code (P0128) the reason for the replacement? Did replacing the sensor resolve the error code? How did you test the sensor's function?
Very helpful, thank you !!! I speak french, I'm sorry for this question, but what do you mean, "don't forget to tap it off with coolant" ? Do you mean : " Don't forget to add coolant" ? Thank you so much in advance !!!
@@nestorautorepair so after conferring with others, I decided it is most likely the water pump. The sensor is fluctuating normally. The fins in the water pump are plastic
My 2012 Town and Country Limited has been having issues with warming up. Usually takes about 20-30 minutes before it starts getting warm. Would you say it's a thermostat issue or the coolant temperature sensor?? Might say fuck it and change both out. They both seem extremely easy to do and cheap.
Nice video, boss! I have a 2013 Town & Country with the coolant not reaching normal engine operating temperature; I ordered a thermostat and a temperature sensor because I thought I may as well replace both... I haven't received the parts yet, but I will let you know the result as soon as I am done working on the vehicle.
@@nestorautorepair No problem, I watched two other videos about how to replace the thermostat/thermostat housing, and it looks very straightforward, the only problem is that it is located in a pretty tight place, but that shouldn't be too much of an issue... if they can do it, I can do it, my hands are not that huge! :-)
Thanks for posting this Nestor. I Appreceate the video, it looks like this will be an easy fix for me. Did you drain the coolent before you swictched out the temp sensor or were you simply able to remove it with a little spillage?
I tried this but the one in my 2014 Town and Country was the not same size. I went to the store and they said that was the water temperature sensor and your engine coolant temperature sensor is in the cylinder head. Is that right? What year is your town and country?
@@nestorautorepair obviously but its just a different man coolant or water no one actually runs water in there car usually don't atleast all im saying is there is no water sensor or coolant sensor it is the same ive never of a water sensor
I've done two temperature sensor replacements in this model type car. First time I did it the way you show in your video. The steps are accurate, but the space to work was very tight and darned near impossible for my big hands. I also didn't have a ratcheting box end wrench, but the biggest issue was squeezing my hand between the pipes and cables to even position it. Second time was much easier. The sensor is very easily accessible from underneath the car. From that vantage (jacked up, of course) it only took a minute and I have a large area in which to swing the wrench, and tons of room to move my hand around to remove the old one and place in the new one. Just a recommendation for anyone else performing this repair, if you have a jack and a stand (only need to jack up one side).
Oh ok thanks for sharing boss
Ryan:
Thanks for the tip I was going to do it from above. Every little help counts.
Thank you Ryan for the tip and Nestor for the video.
K
Although I did the job from the top like Nestor, I see Ryan's point. You can't get the box end on the sensor until the connection is off. My lock was on the back side and I couldn't reach it like that. With an open end I gave the sensor a half turn then unlocked it with the pick. Since my big hands can't reach the wire, I used a long forceps and carefully tugged on the wires. A lot of tool and surplus stores have locking forceps like a surgeon uses. I wouldn't be without it. It can do delicate things in hard-to-reach places when a needle nose won't fit. Many ways to skin a cat.
Is that a pricey fix
Very good video clear precise and he made it look quite effortless, and most of all he got right to the point without a lot of extra Blah Blah. I highly recommend this video.
Bro you have the fastest easiest way to fix this problem! Thanks so much!
Thanks boss for your feedback
Very good. Clear and understandable with no extra chatter. Also, the video quality is good and clear.
Thanks boss , thanks for your feedback
@@nestorautorepair I did the job right after watching your video and it was exactly as you described. Thank you.
Great Job! Thanks so much for the great information. Switching mine out today!
Thanks
Did you wrap the threads with a tape ???
My sensor, same location, is the smaller diameter thread. Same location, but 2016 town and country. Have you run into this before? Are there multiple coolant temperature sensors?
Some time yes dodge has a water temperature sensor and a coolant temperature sensor that's how they call them
I am having the same issue - were you able to find the smaller diameter sensor and did that make the code go away ?
What was the main cause for the replacement? I am asking because i have a 2013 T&C that heats a little when idling and the AC stops blowing cold air. As soon the truck starts to run, everything gors back to normal…
I replaced radiator, fan, thermostat and water pump and still the same problem.
Someone mentioned this sensor to me
Thermostat as well could cause it
The sensor is a common issue. The fan comes on at 212 and 230
I have an 08 town and country touring van and when I'm driving the temperature gauge goes all the way to cool. Would this sensor help. I've had it checked for codes but the code for this doesn't pop up just oxygen sensors that I've already replaced
Replace the thermostat
Need help my 2014 caravan heats up with temp gauge slight lower than middle, checked the Code P0128, replace the thermostat snd now it is in middle, Fan does not kick in, could it be the sensor? I will buy this today...let me know please :)
First make sure there fans are good,, also there is another sensor is call ambient temperature sensor
@@nestorautorepair Thanks Bro , Pardon my ignorant knowledge, how do i check the fan? I checked the fuse it is fine, May be relay or the sensors
Thanks Nestor replaced the coolant sensor it was a pain but did it. Rechecked the coded P0128. No more code but the engine still runs hot.
I have a 2006 Chrysler Town and Country that is rapidly overheating only while driving, but shows it normal when turned off and back on. A couple of times it smoked. I have replaced the water pump & thermostat. Please help I can't afford a Mechanic. Do you believe that it could be this or what else should I check?
Yes try this sensor
Question. I have a 2011 and my front blower for AC wasn’t blowing but rear was. I thought that switching that sensor out would help but no. Can you tell me why the front blower it not working
You need to test the blower motor unplug it and add power and ground to it .. if it work then you blower motor resistor is bad is alway next to the blower motor hood with two screw
@@nestorautorepair it’s bad. I kicked it and it started working.. it won’t last long so I will be changing it soon.. thanks for replying back…
Yes if you kicked it and it work then yes you need a new blower motor
I don't get what the pick is for. You pry the connector of the sensor with it?
Nestor i have a 2007 Chrystler town and country, the temp gage when im driving it starts rising regardless how fast or slow im going and then shows it is over heating, then while still driving the gage will then go back down. No check engine lights are on or anything. I was just looking up temp sensors and just watched your video. Any ideas what you think it is.
Yes your ambient temperature sensor is bad
Was he correct? Mine does something similar. Replaced thermostat and nothing
Yes
I have overheating problem when stop and go traffic but no issues while driving on highway. Fan is working, could this sensor be the culprit?
No I will think is your thermostat not opening with low pressure
@@nestorautorepair thank you.
How many wires are attached to the sensor? I have only one. Problem is that Fans don't work unless air conditioning is on. Thanks!
What year is the minivan your working on? That will go a long way for people trying to do the work. As vans get newer the part moves to the left of the thermostat
Hi I believe that's the first thing I say 2012
@@nestorautorepair ok sorry I must have missed it.. my bad
Is all good
Good video man, I'll be doing this next weekend on mine, thank you for the tips
Yes sir you’re welcome. thanks 🙏🏻 for your feedback
How can you test the old one to see if it was shot?? I think this is whats going on with mine cuz the radiator fan stopped working all of a sudden and its been over heating a little bit when stopped
Hard to tell off the car , just put a new one they are cheap
Do we still need to bleed coolant it might have air
is there more than 1 coolant sensor or just 2 piece?
Just 1
Thank you for the video.
My electrical sensor came out of the brass casing. I think that might have been the problem.
Did the thermostat already and the code came back. I'll try this now. Looks like easy fix.
Cool
Hi, I have a 2012 Town and country with the 3.6L. I am getting the code P0480. I have checked the low speed relay as well as the main fan relay. All seems good. Could a faulty ect be the problem?
How to fix
What repairs can fix the P0480 code?
Replacing the VSS sensor.
Replacing the engine coolant temp sensor.
Repairing or replacing of the fan wiring harness.
Replacing cooling fan 1.
Repairing electrical connection issues.
Replacing AC pressure switch.
Replacing the fan control relay.
@@nestorautorepair thank you.
You're welcome
I just bought a 96 s10 with a 2.2 liter v4. My temperature gauge didn't work at all so I replaced the engine coolant sensor. Now with the new sensor after the engine runs for about a minute and a half the gauge goes past redline even though the engine itself is cold. What else should I do? Did I purchase a faulty engine coolant sensor?
Most likely
So 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. Changed...
Both 02 Sensors
Plugs / wires
Map Sensor
Still get engine codes P0135 and p0138.
Read it could be bad coolant temp sensor sending faulty signals / bad.
Any thoughts?
Yes I will say start with the temperature sensor or make sure there is not air in the system or a bad thermostha
Hey I just change my oil temperature sensor and I changed it but check engine light keeps coming out
This is not for the oil
Thank you for the video. This helped me out tremendously. Even down to the detail of how to disengage the wiring harness from the sensor itself.
However, I have changed the thermostat and now the coolant temperature sensor, and I'm still pulling the code P0128 andthe check engine light is still on (has not reset). Any suggestions on what to do next?
Idk if you got it done yet. But you gotta clear the code, most at home odb-ii sensors can clear codes. Look up instructions for your specific model, and if it comes back on after clearing then it's still not working.
Would the sensor be in the same general location for a 2010 grand caravan?
Yes sir
@@nestorautorepair I found it. Thank you!!
Your welcome boss
Does this apply to a 2001 Chrysler town and country 3.3 LX as well?
Yes I believe so
So what was the original problem with the van? Just the code popping up?
Yes the code come up
@@nestorautorepair I was just wondering if that would cause the fan to not kick on? It has power from the fuse box but won't kick on no matter how hot it gets. Already changed the resistor and it had a bad thermostat
When you say you change the resistor do you mean the ambient temperature sensor because that's the one you really need to change so those fan kick on but please you need to put some straight power from the battery to those fan to make sure there are working
@@nestorautorepair a mechanic friend told me to try the resistor 1st that sits on the back of radiator. I ran it straight to the battery and it works. Then I jumped the relay in the fuse box and it works.
Ok then do your coolant temperature sensor the one I did ,, because if that sensor is not reading the temperature off the coolant then the computer think the engine is away cool and never need to command the fan to turn ON ,, now questions do they both comes ON when you run your ac ? Try that just to test the relay
Will that not let it start
No
Hi, thank you for your video, I have a 2001 Chrysler town and country LX 3.3L. I have changed the water pump and thermostat and after the water pump, change, there was warm air in the cab and temp was where it’s suppose to be but that evening it started getting close to overheating and no heat in the cab again. I wasn’t sure if it’s the heater coil but hopefully not the radiator which is not leaking and hopefully not a cracked head. The motor runs really good and smooth. Any helpful tips?
I think there is air in the coolant system
Thank you for the video. Was an error code (P0128) the reason for the replacement? Did replacing the sensor resolve the error code? How did you test the sensor's function?
Thanks for your feedback ,, get a torch and a multi miter and see what restring you getting , You should have a reading of approximately 2000 ohms
Good job, put in caption what year to what year it covers so people can watch it more and get benefit of it. Thanks
Thanks will do
What year T&C was this?
great video, well explained
Thanks boss ,, thanks for your feedback
Thanks so much just saved me a bunch of money 💰💰
Your welcome boss thanks for your feedback
Whats a price from dealer to fix
Very helpful, thank you !!!
I speak french, I'm sorry for this question, but what do you mean, "don't forget to tap it off with coolant" ? Do you mean : " Don't forget to add coolant" ?
Thank you so much in advance !!!
Correct top it off/ add coolant
My 2012 t&c is running hot but not overheating. This is the only thing left it can think to change. Not throwing any code though.
Are the fans working ?
@@nestorautorepair yes
Ok change this and let me know
@@nestorautorepair so after conferring with others, I decided it is most likely the water pump. The sensor is fluctuating normally. The fins in the water pump are plastic
I see
Thanks cheers from Canada.
You're welcome sir , thanks for your feedback , cheers from Virginia
I cnt get the damn thing off I got the red clio to release but it's not budging
there is a little black tongue you need to press down while pulling out. 1:23 his index finger is pointing right at it
Wow
Yes, thanks
@@nestorautorepair that was a pain and my problem still same fan not going on high unless its unplugged.
Mmm amaybe the connector is not getting ground
Are those extra lights on the cluster something I can buy, or a customization the owner did?
Hi I believe this are factory lights ,, this van is the fully loaded that's why
Month ago Already change thermostat on my van but the gage temperature is on low cold what I have to do remove the thermostat or Install new sensor
New sensor
@@nestorautorepair thanks and thanks for your video was helpful
Your welcome Pedro , thanks for your feedback
Why you changed the sensor!
My 2012 Town and Country Limited has been having issues with warming up. Usually takes about 20-30 minutes before it starts getting warm. Would you say it's a thermostat issue or the coolant temperature sensor?? Might say fuck it and change both out. They both seem extremely easy to do and cheap.
Sound like the thermostat is stuck open , but yeah lol do both ,
@@nestorautorepair Thanks 👍
You're welcome
Nice video, boss! I have a 2013 Town & Country with the coolant not reaching normal engine operating temperature; I ordered a thermostat and a temperature sensor because I thought I may as well replace both... I haven't received the parts yet, but I will let you know the result as soon as I am done working on the vehicle.
Thanks boss ,, best luck, Thanks for your feedback
@@nestorautorepair No problem, I watched two other videos about how to replace the thermostat/thermostat housing, and it looks very straightforward, the only problem is that it is located in a pretty tight place, but that shouldn't be too much of an issue... if they can do it, I can do it, my hands are not that huge! :-)
Lol ok go for it that's hoy you learn trying bro
@@nestorautorepair Yep, and I have replaced thermostats before, but every car is different, the learning never ends!
Very important the hardest part is pressing down the tab to release connector.
If you got no heat then is the thermostat or if is over heating water pump
Does it control ur Ac
No but if is overheating the ac will not work
Nice video the one I watched before this had them taken the whole entire air intake off it was labeled wrong video. It was for the oil sensor.
Oh I see wow thanks for your feedback boss
Thank you very much that is just what Ineeded
You're welcome , thanks for your feedback
You said don't screw it in all the way. Why not? Reply please thx
Hi,, it will not go all the way in that's how is design ,, you will crack your block if you over do it , then you will have big repair to do
Thanks for posting this Nestor. I Appreceate the video, it looks like this will be an easy fix for me. Did you drain the coolent before you swictched out the temp sensor or were you simply able to remove it with a little spillage?
Hello thanks for your feedback,, I didn't drain the coolant,, also no spillage
I tried this but the one in my 2014 Town and Country was the not same size. I went to the store and they said that was the water temperature sensor and your engine coolant temperature sensor is in the cylinder head. Is that right? What year is your town and country?
What is the difference in the water temperature vs coolant temperature? It is the same
Nooo water will get hotter vs coolant
@@nestorautorepair obviously but its just a different man coolant or water no one actually runs water in there car usually don't atleast all im saying is there is no water sensor or coolant sensor it is the same ive never of a water sensor
There is no such thing as a water sensor it is only the coolant sesnor
Was für ein Nummer hat Sensor?
Excellent video money
Thanks
Thanks man!
Your welcome
Great, thank you
You're welcome Pablo
Thanks..
U welcome
Thank you!!!
Good shit bro
You're welcome
Thank you
That's cool man
Thanks boss
Would be nice to put in the video title that it's a 4.0l vs the 3.8l.
I believe they are both the same
Part number
Is that an expensive repair at a dealership
If they charge you more than $120 I will tell them no don't do it