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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 01:30 PM
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I am throwing a CEL code 6 for my Engine Coolant Temp Sensor. Now I'm not retarded, but can someone please clearly explain or show a picture of exactly where this sensor is located. I thought I had located like last week but the one I found goes into the t-stat housing and I don't think that's it. Thanks!
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 10:43 AM
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still wondering which sensor (or more importantly where exactly) it is. I figure I should probably replace it. Also, is it true that you can jump this sensor so that your fans stay on all the time and you no longer throw a CEL? Is this very beneficial or is it better to just replace the sensor?
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by red94teg
still wondering which sensor (or more importantly where exactly) it is. I figure I should probably replace it. Also, is it true that you can jump this sensor so that your fans stay on all the time and you no longer throw a CEL? Is this very beneficial or is it better to just replace the sensor?
It is a large green plug that is sticking out of the side of the head underneath and a little forward of the distributor.

I would just replace it.
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 01:54 PM
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The sensor costs like 35 bucks from Acura, install the sensor and clear the code and you should be fine.
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