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Old 08-22-2006, 01:46 PM
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Got/Fixed a Busted ECTS? You're cordially invited.....
I checked my codes and got Knock Sensor and Engine Coolant Temp. Sensor .

I know how to fix the KS, but what about the ECTS? I know the part is cheap, but where is the sensor and how do you fix it?And what kind of tools do I need to fix it?

Thanks for your replies in advance. I hope this thread adresses anyone else who's cars go on strike randomly........
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Old 08-22-2006, 02:02 PM
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its easy. the coolant temperature sensor is located on the radiator pipe connected to the drivers side radiator hose coming from the radiator. it probably has a blue or red color near its base and i think its a two pin connector. just take it off with a wrench (14mm?) and screw the new one in its place.

im suprised you found the knock sensor instead of the easier coolant temp sensor...
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Old 08-22-2006, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by densetsu
its easy. the coolant temperature sensor is located on the radiator pipe connected to the drivers side radiator hose coming from the radiator. it probably has a blue or red color near its base and i think its a two pin connector. just take it off with a wrench (14mm?) and screw the new one in its place.

im suprised you found the knock sensor instead of the easier coolant temp sensor...
Helps to have pics of your target LOL....
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Old 08-22-2006, 02:21 PM
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Also the one next to it, the smaller one is for the temp gauge, right?







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Old 08-22-2006, 02:27 PM
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And what kind of tools do I need to fix it?
A hammer, 19mm wrench and some teflon tape. Just be gentle with the hammer.


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Old 08-22-2006, 02:27 PM
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So important they measured it twice?!?

I dunno, why didn't they just design the ECU to use the same sensor as the gauge? Those wacky Nissan engineers
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Old 08-22-2006, 02:29 PM
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BTW nhaven - nice pix!
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Old 08-22-2006, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by nhaven
A hammer, 19mm wrench and some teflon tape. Just be gentle with the hammer.


Hmmm ...what's disconnected from the fitting on the engine ? Anywhoo, now that I know what to fix ( thanx for the pix....hey , that rhymed lol ) , where and how much did this sensor/gauge cost? I tried an Ebay search and got nuthin....
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15 to 20 $
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Old 08-22-2006, 03:55 PM
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Hmm, where at ?
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Old 08-22-2006, 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by ArcticW
Hmmm ...what's disconnected from the fitting on the engine ?
You'll find out soon.
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Old 08-22-2006, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by nhaven
You'll find out soon.

Yup, after I go to Ace Hardware...oops, wait, they don't carry Nissan A32 Temp Sensors...

/joke....

For real, ( I know this sounds dumb) , where do you order/buy this part? I heard the stealership from another thread, but I'm leery of such commercial entities (/cough "Cartel" /cough)
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AutoZone and Advance-Checker Auto have them.
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Old 08-22-2006, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by JwaxMax99
AutoZone and Advance-Checker Auto have them.

Its official .....Im an idiot.

But anyways, thanks for the responses . I'm lookin' forward to a stall-free stoplight experience.
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Old 08-22-2006, 04:17 PM
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I got mine from www.pinnaclenissan.com
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Old 08-22-2006, 04:44 PM
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Look what I found from www.pinnaclenissan.com

COOLANT TEMP sensor, Maxima 95-99 $28.53 $0.00 $21.35
Electrical - Powertrain control - Coolant temp sensor

COOLANT TEMP sensor, I30 96-99 $14.23 $0.00 $11.05
Electrical - Powertrain control - Coolant temp sensor NmexMAX
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I paid 27$ for mine shipped from Pinnalce. Got it in 2 days.

Or you could get a print out of Pinnacles price, take it to your local dealer ans see if the can match it.
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Old 08-22-2006, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
I paid 27$ for mine shipped from Pinnalce. Got it in 2 days.

COOLANT TEMP sensor, I30 96-99 $14.23 $0.00 $11.05
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It's a different sensor Notice the other one behind the hammer.
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Old 08-22-2006, 05:01 PM
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Sorry, didn't know that.


How come they are listed like that. I mean just the $21.35 for the max and just the $11.05 for the i30?
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Old 08-24-2006, 02:59 PM
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One is blue with 2 prongs for the ECU
The other is black with 1 prong for the gauge.
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