2010-2017 Chevy Traverse - Replace ECT Sensor (Engine Coolant Temperature) - Girlie Garage

It helps to have smaller hands for this job, but you can also reach the sensor with pliers and a screwdriver.

🧰 TOOLS Used 🧰
19 mm socket (might need 12 point)
19 mm deep socket
Wobble socket
3" extension
Ratcheting wrench
Adjustable pliers
Flat head screwdriver

🔧TORQUE Specs 🔧
ECT Sensor: ~7 lb-ft

🛠 PARTS to BUY 🛠
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⧫ Chapters ⧫
0:00 Introduction
0:04 ECT Location
0:22 Getting to ECT
1:05 How To Replace ECT
1:42 Outro

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[elizabethachorn]

Ive watched 7 videos now trying to figure out where this is and how to get it out and yours is the only understandable one. I really appreciate it. You've got a new subscriber!

[stegen]

Did this job today. I don't have a bunch of sockets to choose from. I bought a 3/8 drive 19mm deep Kobalt socket from Lowes and it was not deep enough. Had to get a 1/2 drive set from Harbor freight to get one that was deep enough. Should have brought the new part with me when I went to Lowes.
This was a pain to get out and replace, but would not have gotten it done without this video!

[hermanr]

You did such a good job you save yourself so much money and time and bullshit for mechanics. I’m proud of you.❤

[QueenSinkaraSin]

Thank you, you made this quick and easy ! Even your description for the video helped lay out exactly what I needed to get the job done ! Keep being awesome ! Your truley helping and you get to the point!

[lobssangmarrero]

Very good simple to the point explanation. You go girl!! 😅

[jasonprestridge]

That clip is brutal to get off. Thx for extra tips.👍

[MattWalter]

short, sweet, to the point. thank you for this.

[ericjr]

❤❤❤❤ nothing like seeing a strong woman getting getting their thanks for the video very helpful

[mariamorgan]

I need mine changed. My 17 yr old son asked his friend if he can do it. The little punk wanted to charge us 70.00 to do it! Lol!! No thanks! My husband's fr will do it for free! Thank you for showing how simple it actually is!

[latenttweet]

Thank you so much for posting this video. I was working on a 3.4L AWD equinox. I bought drawings from all data AND Mitchell online both were very poorly drawn. Every other video shows the sensor on the rear of the engine so I went down a 4 hour rabbit hole that was wrong. Even after seeing your video I still couldn’t find it. But my eyes were tired by then.

Don’t forget to clear codes after installing new sensor and bleeding coolant if needed.

[gregorfitch]

I wish I would have watched this BEFORE taking it to the shop!!

[lawrencekingfrancisco]

thanks for this video ma'am...☺️❤️❤️❤️

[al]

Great video.
Thanks for sharing
New subscriber here from Philadelphia PA USA

[alicemorrison]

Finally someone who can explain what this thing is and where it is!!!

[terrydewitt]

Spark plug boot pliers also work REALLY well to get the wiring connector off.

[Tangogold]

Your voice was so pleasant compared to the other video I just watched where the camera woman is talking.

[صيانةالسياراتعلموخبرة]

does it mean that ECU has power to energize the radiator fan relay even if the engine is off ?

[johnbell]

Thanks for the video, I also broke the red clamp, did you have to replace it or did you just connect it and leave it as is?, just wondering if that was something I needed to look into soon or not?

[darinroberts]

What year was that traverse. I have a 2012 I am having the hardest time removing this. Been like two hours trying everything. Any more tips you could give? Thanks!!

[azolivas]

I keep getting a P135B code. Any ideas? Thx!