Where is the engine coolant temperature sensor located?

2018 CHEVROLET MALIBU
185,000 MILES • 1.5L • 4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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PENNY JEAN
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need location for the engine coolant temperature sensor.
Oct 18, 2024 at 2:15 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

There are actually two on this vehicle. One is located at the thermostat housing and the other is in the radiator.

The one in the radiator is used to control the cooling fans. The one in the thermostat housing is used by the powertrain control module.

I attached a picture of both below. Let me know if this helps.

Take care,

joe

See pics below.
Oct 18, 2024 at 9:40 PM
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