Thanks for the tip on the 18mm crowsfoot. I went through enough hell to understand everything else you talked about. The first time I tried to change my sensor it took me 8 hrs and I had to get someone to finish it for me. So I had no idea how they put it back on. My problem was getting it out. This time I didn't waste any time. Took the battery and alternator off right away. I'm actually doing the temp sensor, thermostat, and starter all at one time.
I did this job recently plus replaced the thermostat and radiator hoses and anti-freeze,it's a big job 10 hours for all of it. These engines are a bastard to work on,if you're going in there to replace the temperature sensor or the thermostat I recommend replacing both and replace your radiator hoses too if they are 4 years old or older. I'm glad you pointed out when removing the temperature sensor cut the wire off of it so you can use an 18mm deep socket to take it out,you're going to have lots of fun putting it back in with the crows foot!!!
remove the NEGATIVE battery terminal FIRST when removing the battery. then install the POSITIVE cable FIRST when replacing the battery. DON'T DO IT HOW HE SAID IT.
im here because im changing the engine on my wifes blazer the replacement motor has the 2 wires cut with motor out is complicated too because of the cables coming off the sensors i thought i need one of those sockets the are open on 1 side like the ones used for O2 sensors removal but im gonna try this thanks man
Much more helpful than that other guy my god! The other dude is all oh just follow this and it's there nice and easy but that's the extent of it. This is how you show it! Well obviously if it we're yesterday like he said it'd be better but still!
Bob Callicutt I’m running into this right now. I’ve found the sensor wire where it plugs into the harness. Which way did you go to get the sensor unscrewed I’m not seeing a very easy access point from the top side of the motor
I have seen two different types of sensors. on with the pigtail and one without. The second one is a better design you remove the connection first and set aside that should allow you to install the new sensor all or at least most of the way with a 18 mm deep well socket then connect. The first one will he 18mm crows foot at least halfway depending on how much you can get in by hand.
Good day to you. I've changed it but my temperature gauge isn't working. Do you by any chance know what may cause the temperature gauge not to work? I also replace the thermostat.
How did you know you had a bad temp sensor? What are the symptoms? I have a an 02 that supposedly is over heating, no leaks and has a new thermostat recently, and when I rev the engine or accelerate the gauge will drop to about half way
Wasted my afternoon after i got to that bottom screw on the alternator , 2004 Trailblazer was unable to acesss it with the cooling line blocking had to abort mission .
For removing follow the sensor the electrical connection can be cut AFTER verifying that the new sensor has a electrical pig tail....who cares if the old connector is cut. After that you can remove with a 18mm deep well......
Love the video bro
Nobody ever takes the time to show you everything
I'm work on this exact thing today on a 05
Thanks for the tip on the 18mm crowsfoot. I went through enough hell to understand everything else you talked about. The first time I tried to change my sensor it took me 8 hrs and I had to get someone to finish it for me. So I had no idea how they put it back on. My problem was getting it out. This time I didn't waste any time. Took the battery and alternator off right away. I'm actually doing the temp sensor, thermostat, and starter all at one time.
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I did this job recently plus replaced the thermostat and radiator hoses and anti-freeze,it's a big job 10 hours for all of it. These engines are a bastard to work on,if you're going in there to replace the temperature sensor or the thermostat I recommend replacing both and replace your radiator hoses too if they are 4 years old or older. I'm glad you pointed out when removing the temperature sensor cut the wire off of it so you can use an 18mm deep socket to take it out,you're going to have lots of fun putting it back in with the crows foot!!!
Thanks man. I had mine changed and put back together within an hour thanks to your video.
Your Video was WWWWWAAAY more helpful.. the other guy was tryina set someone up for Failure.
remove the NEGATIVE battery terminal FIRST when removing the battery. then install the POSITIVE cable FIRST when replacing the battery. DON'T DO IT HOW HE SAID IT.
Yes, you wear your red socks first and then your black shoes and vice versa.
Thanks man very helpful it was a faster job than i was doin it thanks this video was very helpful.
im here because im changing the engine on my wifes blazer the replacement motor has the 2 wires cut with motor out is complicated too because of the cables coming off the sensors i thought i need one of those sockets the are open on 1 side like the ones used for O2 sensors removal but im gonna try this thanks man
Much more helpful than that other guy my god! The other dude is all oh just follow this and it's there nice and easy but that's the extent of it. This is how you show it! Well obviously if it we're yesterday like he said it'd be better but still!
Other than the battery oops, this was VERY helpful, thanks for making it!
Thanks brother! Hope you’re doing well
Great.Thanks My friend.
Also if you angle the 18mm wrench you can screw it on all the way easily without the crowsfoot. I just did.
Thanks for this video bro
thanks man
08 GMC envoy is not located in same place. I found mine at the back passenger side at the fire wall above the exhaust manifold!
Bob Callicutt I’m running into this right now. I’ve found the sensor wire where it plugs into the harness. Which way did you go to get the sensor unscrewed I’m not seeing a very easy access point from the top side of the motor
I have seen two different types of sensors. on with the pigtail and one without. The second one is a better design you remove the connection first and set aside that should allow you to install the new sensor all or at least most of the way with a 18 mm deep well socket then connect. The first one will he 18mm crows foot at least halfway depending on how much you can get in by hand.
You don't have to remove battery. Just disconnect negative. Saves some time.
Thanks
Good day to you. I've changed it but my temperature gauge isn't working. Do you by any chance know what may cause the temperature gauge not to work? I also replace the thermostat.
How did you know you had a bad temp sensor? What are the symptoms? I have a an 02 that supposedly is over heating, no leaks and has a new thermostat recently, and when I rev the engine or accelerate the gauge will drop to about half way
miguelgarcia545 Hey check out your fan clutch it may be bad.
Wasted my afternoon after i got to that bottom screw on the alternator , 2004 Trailblazer was unable to acesss it with the cooling line blocking had to abort mission .
I show an easy way to get that bolt in my video on this job if you ever have to do this job again or need to replace the alt itself...
For removing follow the sensor the electrical connection can be cut AFTER verifying that the new sensor has a electrical pig tail....who cares if the old connector is cut. After that you can remove with a 18mm deep well......
how do we know if the temp sensor is broke?
I had to do the same got damn job 3 months later again - what a pain in the ass job for a 10$ part
I changed my coolant temp sensor while the alternator was removed for thermostat replacement. .....
Good video except you always take the ground (negative )(black wire) off first so as not to create an arc and possibly damaging electrical components!
I've a 2004 GMC ENVOY would this apply to my vehicle?
Can I drive it still?
Yes- mine was running shitty but still drove
Oh no my guy negative cable first when removing and then positive and when installing positive first then negative🥴😵🤫
Wrong,the sensor is in the other side
Uuuuuu ain't talking about ish