3rd 3sge coolant temp sensor, where is it? Options

[giraffe]

hey, thanks for this sight!

having a problem. sometimes when car is warm it will stall at idle. at a light, or some such. usually not in gear.
if i let it sit a bit, will start back up, but won't start right away.

no codes.

think maybe (i've read it's a possibility) it's the coolant temp sensor.
where is the thing?

(also note, my temp gauge has been occasionally flatlining when the car is warm)


also having problems with idle control valve, but that's another story (i think). that part seems very hard to find for this motor in the states.
pita.

thanks!

This post has been edited by giraffe: Nov 2, 2011 - 2:43 PM

[Rusty]

the one with the light on it appears to be on your transmission, so no. Just below that red bit of tape or wire connector, is the water temp sensor

what is your idle like? high, low, fluctuates, normal?

Have a check in the 3S-GE repair manual to diagnose the problem (found in the above sticky) scroll down to trouble shooting and find your problem. start with 1 as this is usually the most likely cause of the problem and work your way up to 10*
(if you get lost in the manual I can bring up the info here)