What should I use to replace the coolant sensor on a Saab 9-5?
Basic pliers should work as well. 19mm wrench shown is only needed to replace the coolant temperature sensor (not part of this tutorial). Thermostat with rubber gasket. Saab part no 30577561
How does the temp gauge work on a Saab?
No check engine lights are on or anything. When i started from cold after putting in the temp sensor the gauge was already reading at the quarter mark and went up when the car warmed up. The gauge should read all the way at the bottom and come up from there.
Where is the coolant temperature sensor located on an engine?
The readings produced from the coolant temperature sensor are transmitted to the engine control unit, where they are utilized as data for regulating and maintaining the proper ignition time and the optimal fuel injection through the computerized approach. The engine coolant temperature sensor is usually located on the engine block or cylinder head.
What kind of thermostat does a Saab use?
Thermostat with rubber gasket. Saab part no 30577561 2 (scale 1 to 5). It is one of those jobs that seems easy in theory but much more time consuming than expected. There is little space to work at the back of the engine with a lot of wires and hoses in the way.
No check engine lights are on or anything. When i started from cold after putting in the temp sensor the gauge was already reading at the quarter mark and went up when the car warmed up. The gauge should read all the way at the bottom and come up from there.
Where is the coolant temperature sensor located in the engine?
Typically, the coolant temperature sensor is mounted in the engine block or cylinder head, near the thermostat or where the coolant flow is hottest. More than one coolant temperature sensor may be used on some systems to determine the temperature in different locations.
What happens if your coolant temperature sensor goes bad?
Fuel delivery, ignition timing and engine performance are among the key elements affected by the information the coolant temperature sensor gathers. If it goes bad, it can cause several problems. Signs Your Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Is Bad