What happens when a coolant temperature switch goes bad?
If the coolant temperature sensor goes bad it can send a false signal to the computer and throw off the fuel and timing calculations. It is not uncommon for the coolant temperature sensor to fail and send a permanently cold signal to the computer. This will reduce fuel economy, and may hinder engine performance.
Where is the engine temperature coolant switch?
Usually, the location of the coolant temperature sensor will be located directly behind the coolant pipe. In most modern cars and vehicles, this is present behind the right cylinder head that is located right underneath of the air intake pipe.
What is the coolant temp code on a Toyota Camry?
The PDFs are directly from the Toyota repair manual and also the wiring diagram that may help you. According to the manual, code 22: Engine Coolant Temp. Sensor Signal / Open or short in engine coolant temp. sensor circuit for 0.5 sec or more. You already know this just clarifying.
Can a faulty coolant sensor cause a Toyota Camry to bog down?
In this video I show you how to replace the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor for your Toyota Camry. This faulty piece can cause your car to idle terribly, bog down while accelerating, and/or engine cut off. Replacing your ECT sensor will fix these symptoms, if it is indeed at fault. http://www.hondahowto.com/p/blog-page…
Why is my coolant temp sensor not working?
Check engine light started coming on and points to the coolant temp sensor so I change it with same results. Whats odd is before it dies the check engine light will flicker on and off pointing at the coolant temp sensor even with the new one.
Why does my Toyota Camry stall at idle?
Have a Camry 2200 with 260k miles on it. For the last few months its been stalling at a idle sometimes and has got to the point to where it does it all the time now. Check engine light started coming on and points to the coolant temp sensor so I change it with same results.