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Where is the Engine Coolant Temp. Sensor?

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Old May 14, 2003 | 10:00 AM
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Default Where is the Engine Coolant Temp. Sensor?

I got this fault:

16500 - Engine Coolant Temp Sensor(G62) : Implausible Signal
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Old May 14, 2003 | 10:13 AM
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back of engine...only blue thing back there
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Old May 14, 2003 | 10:20 AM
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Old May 14, 2003 | 10:28 AM
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Default I have two blue plugs... one on the driver side and one on the passenger side up top... which one is

it?
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Old May 14, 2003 | 10:44 AM
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Default i recall it was more center than left or right..6" down from the top

it's like $28 at the stealer. i did mine last fall
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Old May 14, 2003 | 11:23 AM
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Which engine do you have?
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Old May 14, 2003 | 12:43 PM
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I recall it being in the center, as well. Dealer me the spot after they changed it.
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Old May 14, 2003 | 01:26 PM
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2.8 12 V
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Old May 20, 2003 | 01:23 PM
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Default Should be on a coolant pipe behind the block, assuming it's the same as the 30V

Sorry for the late reply. There was only one sensor on the coolant pipe on my engine.
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