Coolant temperature Sensor

[cacaman]

Im gettin bad fuel ecconomy out of my Vr and it spat out Code 16 - Coolant temperature Sensor voltage unstable.

Can anyone please shed some light on how to replace the coolant temp sensor, id really appreciate it (and everyone else wanting to know how) if somone could show some pictures.

Cheers Rob

 

[holden007]

Assuming its the temp. sensor which send info to ecm; just did mine recently:

1. disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. take the drivebelt off.
3. drain the radiator water till no water comes from the water pump.
4. remove the alternator retaining bolt (located next to the belt tensioner pulley), and loosen the pivot bolt and raise the alternator up.
5. disconnect the connector (there are two sensors there, its the right one)
6. unscrew the sensor and replace with new one (note: put some of that white tape, forgot name - around the thread of the sensor).
7. do the reverse above, and fill radiator with water and your sweet.

 

[maginoodle]

think he's talkin abou thread tape

 

[boojak87]

I got quoted roughly $300 to replace the coolant temp sensor on my vs!!! I know this is a rip off...is there anyone in melb that can direct me to a place that can do it cheaper?

Thanks all,
Boojakz.

 

[holden007]

I dont live it VIC, but thats a RIPPER. The part only cost like around $20. Shop around!!!

 

[fonzo]

i just payed 93 dollars for a genuine sensor at trade price???

 

[TheForgotten]

you wanna look into that fonzo, they really are only $20-25 from holden

 

[mrhotdog]

holdens in SA quoted me $100ish for the temp SENSOR, the SENDER is the cheap part (this is the one that tells temp gauge what to show)

 

[aceventura]

Mid last year I was quoted $25 for a genuine delphi temperature sensor. The next week when I went to buy it they wanted $100 - go figure.

 

[BlackVXGTS]

I purchased two identical Bosch coolant temperature sensors a few weeks ago. The one from Repco was $22 and from Holden was $16.