2014 Acadia Coolant Temperature Sensor Replacement

[@zaccravens757]

Thank you for taking the time to post this video. The temp gauge went to the bottom, and the AC turned off. My family and I were very uncomfortable driving her up to college. I found this video and was able to do the repair in the parking lot. I suggest a deep well 3/4 1/2 drive socket, 10” extension , and 1/2” drive wrench along with a 1/2 inch universal socket adapter to handle the odd angle. $22 duralast sensor and all tools purchased at AutoZone. I’ll return the tools as I won’t need them until the next time. 20min repair

Great video. The hardest part is definitely getting the old one disconnected, but once out it takes only a couple minutes to swap in the new one. Patience and persistence. One word of advice, go with the 1/2" drive deep socket. I originally tried 3/8" drive because all of my extension bits are 3/8, but learned it wasn't deep enough. After a trip back to the store for the 1/2 socket and an adapter I was back in business.

[@6Jenne6La6Flaca6]

Thanks! I am a girl who has zero knowledge of cars and I fixed it myself after watching this video! My dad happened to have a long 19mm socket wrench and needle nose pliers to get the red tab thing undone. Thank goodness because without the right tools I wouldn't have been able to do it! This video really helped me visualize what I was doing while not being able to see 😂 My day started off with me going down to the body shop and pestering them to plug the computer into my 2014 Acadia to see the codes it was throwing.. they were so busy they were like "the computer is in that drawer.. YOU do it" (they were probably half joking, hoping I would go away 😂😂) but I figured out how to plug it in and read it. Then I told them the codes and they said they'd order the piece it needed. But I knew they wouldn't because they were super busy.. so I pestered them for the name of the part I needed and went down to the parts store and bought it myself 🤷🏼‍♀️ Then when I went back to the shop with the part they had all disappeared and went to lunch. Or they were hiding from me. So that's when I looked up this video. Sadly, there were only TWO 19mm socket wrench tips in the entire body shop.. one short one and one medium one. Not long enough to fit. They did have about 25 18mm and 10 21mm ones.. that was fun going thru all of them to no avail 🤦🏼‍♀️. But luckily my dad had a long 19mm with an adapter and everything. Yay! Got my hands a little dirty but I didn't break anything and now the temp guage is no longer at zero and my fan is no longer acting like I'm overheating 🎉 Yay! And my check engine light is off! 😄

[@cougardout]

My friend was just quoted $800 to replace the coolant sensor on her 2013 Acadia from local repair shop. So as soon as the engine cools down a little bit I'm going to do it myself thanks for the video definitely will help.

[@jrvideos5762]

$800 😳 that’s crazy!! Glad to help out!

[@cougardout]

@@jrvideos5762 yeah I think they were trying take advantage of her. Another shop told her 300 plus parts...took me like 15 minutes to do... Connector came off no problem with a pick. Thanks again

[@lilski100]

@@cougardout A PICK IS ESSENTIAL

[@BDJ53]

Thanks, man. This was really helpful. The details about the tab and how it fits on the sensor saved me a ton of fumbling around.

[@aface]

JR, You saved me big bucks and a week without a car for my wife. Thank you! I only cut my hand twice and made a mess of the dang red tab, but it's back together and the problem is solved.

[@jrvideos5762]

Nice 😎

[@emmuealhird5075]

YOU are Da Man!!😂 I am changing that sensor now in my Traverse and didn't want to bust the connector. all other videos skipped how the connector worked. But yours was thorough!!! Thanks

[@jrvideos5762]

🤛 glad to help!!

[@Lmosley1972]

Great job explaining how the tab works SO helpful, thank you!!!

[@jrvideos5762]

Nice! Glad it helped!

[@davidmcclerren1783]

Thanks Brother. I’m sure you saved me hundreds of dollars! I did break off part of the red tab. Cheers’ from Michigan

[@Andr1019_]

Does your traverse cooling fans kick on at a low speed soonest you start the car or did they kick on a certain temp. Thank you.

[@johnathanwilson6]

Best video so far good explanation really helped me!

[@nilenap7672]

Thanks for the video! Im sure you saved me a bit of money and a headache lol. 👍🏽

[@VaBsC04]

Very helpful! I was wondering what socket, specifically, do I need to pull old sensor out? None of my sockets are quite deep enough to allow me to start removing sensor. Thanks!

[@jrvideos5762]

I would buy the new sensor and take it to Home Depot/Lowe’s or auto store and buy a single deep socket that fits. Some of the newer deep wall sockets are not long/wide enough to fit over the plastic part of the sensor. Buying one should only be a few bucks. Good luck!

[@VaBsC04]

@@jrvideos5762 Thank you. Will do. None of my sockets are deep enough. I think I’ll need to get a socket wrench that pivots too. That angle is so hard to reach.

[@lilski100]

@@VaBsC04 ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@johnhoffman2355]

Great video, helped make this an easy replacement and repair!

[@margieavalos3341]

hi I have a 2012 GMC Acadia having some problems with my AC. My AC temperature reads at 2:10 but it's still not blowing out cool air what else do you think it could be

[@jrvideos5762]

Hi, Might need to recharge the AC coolant

[@natejackson4791]

Lastly, is it necessary to clear the codes after?

[@jdsmith3894]

Do you think it’s necessary to change the connector also or is the sensor itself normally the problem?

[@jrvideos5762]

The sensor is almost always the problem. The connector harness is pretty robust and don’t fail often.

[@jdsmith3894]

@@jrvideos5762 great, thanks for the info 🤙🏽

[@natejackson4791]

Thank you for the presentation, can you please tell me how long this operation takes to install?

[@jrvideos5762]

Hi Nate 15 minutes, pretty straight forward. And you can delete the error code if you want (take to auto parts store) but it will still work if you don’t. Thanks for watching! JR Vids

[@lilski100]

@@jrvideos5762 sorry, but if you can do this in 15 minutes you are my hero!

[@luckenbachmachineworks7000]

Thanks for the video. Just finished the job on my Enclave. Who knows what the dealership would charge!

[@jrvideos5762]

Way to damn much $$$! Glad it helped!!

[@brettcecere1815]

Thanks for the video! Did you have to drain any coolant before removing the sensor?

[@jrvideos5762]

Nope! Just take the old one out and replace

[@bobsacimano4104]

That was my question. Thanks guys👍

[@mariosanchez8132]

Would this work if the temp is going high? Like maybe the 170 mark?

[@jrvideos5762]

Hi Mario, Normal vehicle operating temp is between 195-225F. Has your car spiked above this?

[@carmendetherage127]

I’m curious how long does it take you start to finish on this repair?

[@jrvideos5762]

Hi Carmen, 5-10 min. Took more time to edit the vid than swapping out the sensor!

[@bearstokesful]

Does a faulty temp sensor also effect the AC?

[@nilenap7672]

Yes. That's how I knew it was my sensor.

[@jamesrichards3721]

Did the A/c Blow Warm/Hot when the Sensor went out?

[@jrvideos5762]

Hi James. This sensor is not part of the climate control of the car so no change in air from the vents, only engine temp.

[@jamesrichards3721]

@@jrvideos5762 it's been known to Affect the A/c System I was just Curious if this happened in your experience

[@jrvideos5762]

Thanks for the tip! I was curious and did find that some engines go into a fail safe mode and shut down the AC with a bad sensor. I’m glad that didn’t happen, would have led me down the wrong path!

[@miuliani]

@@jamesrichards3721 This was happening with mine - the AC button would flash and not turn on and blew out warm air. I have a 2015 Buick Enclave

[@reggiesellers5631]

Very helpful. Thanks.

[@bigsergonbaby5959]

How big of a socket? I know I need a deep one, but how big?

[@jrvideos5762]

3/4 inch socket

[@mathewgesaman7010]

Any tricks to get it to come loose afraid to break it trying to get it loose

[@jrvideos5762]

If your worried about that, use some penetrating fluid, make sure your using the correct socket that fits properly. It should not be stuck very tight though. Good luck

[@allan5721]

Anything's possible when you have enough socket extensions. :-)

[@usmcdevil]

Should I disconnect the battery to erase the code before putting the sensor in

[@jrvideos5762]

No need, the computer will recognize the new sensor and you’ll be all set

[@usmcdevil]

@@jrvideos5762 appreciate it that. Boy pulling that sensor out was a bitch

[@lilski100]

@@usmcdevil no s*** getting the damn heat shield off was the worst, the connector was a b**** as well. did it today

[@ArtlessCharm]

Is it the sensor if the temperature gauge continues to climb up to 260?

[@jrvideos5762]

Hard to say… The most common reasons a GMC Acadia is overheating are a coolant leak (water pump, radiator, hose etc.), the radiator fan, or a failed thermostat

[@6Jenne6La6Flaca6]

​@@jrvideos5762 yeah, mine was the coolant pump motor 2x and the thermostat 1x. This time it was the sensor but it wasn't overheating, the temp was reading 0 randomly.

[@dataotechingriding8271]

Hey man, thanks for the vid. How long before your temp gauge returned to normal?

[@jrvideos5762]

Hey! Should go back to normal right away.

[@bryanhilburn3698]

Thanks my friend.. Right on.

[@Yahaumpa]

Thank you ❤️🙏🏾

[@arielhernandez6711]

Very good video thanks

[@jrvideos5762]

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