Where is the engine coolant temperature sensor located?

2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
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FIONASDAD2000
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Where is the engine coolant temperature sensor located on the vehicle listed above?
Aug 2, 2021 at 5:07 AM
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Hello,

The coolant temperature sensor is located next to the thermostat housing, upper part of the engine. (see diagram below)
This sensor can be changes using simple hand tools.

Here are some good info on coolant temperature sensor. It is not exactly for your vehicle but it includes some good info that will help in this case:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-coolant-temperature-sensor

https://youtu.be/g4wRRxgjp94

I have attached the replacement and testing procedures for your reference.

Please let me know of any questions.

Thank you.
Aug 2, 2021 at 6:46 AM