Running temp

[headscratching]

My car seems to have heat, pretty good heat too...however my temp gauge barely goes above 1/4...if my heat is hot does that mean my engine is at running temp...what could be causing my temp gauge to show 1/4, but my heat to actually be hot..

[RC1488]

Operating temps should be 3/8ths read from the guage. Replace your engine coolant temperature. A bad one will be telling the PCM and gauge your engine is cool, when it really is not (thus you have good heat).

[hottunedcars]

the sensor might have broken down.You should go to a service and check it out

[RC1488]

Originally Posted by hottunedcars

the sensor might have broken down.You should go to a service and check it out

No need to bring it anywhere. New sensor is 10 bucks and well worth it to be replaced.

[hottunedcars]

yes but if you don`t know how to do it it`s not that easy.

[RC1488]

Originally Posted by hottunedcars

yes but if you don`t know how to do it it`s not that easy.

My sister changed mine when she was 15

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cucm7QGlsYs

[hottunedcars]

RC1488 -Your sister has skill .

headscratching - hope you can handle it. Cheers

[adb140275]

not to hijack the thread, but im 14 and i changed a coil, plugs, wires, oil, and filter on my car. and thats just on my car.

[Ruley73]

Originally Posted by hottunedcars

yes but if you don`t know how to do it it`s not that easy.

As long as you have a deep well 13mm socket & ratchet, can afford $10, have 10 minutes of free time, and the slightest inkling of mechanical aptitude, you can replace the ECTS.

It is a very easy repair......easier than an oil change on these cars IMO.

[aficio400]

When mine went bad the auto transmission temp sensor went around the same time. I believe they are the same type so it kind of made sense. Not saying to change it, but if you get a check engine light and the code leads to the transmission. Then you may want to remember.