2014 Acadia Coolant Temperature Sensor Replacement

Replacement of faulty temperature sensor causing temperature gage malfunction and check engine light with coolant sensor error code

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.

[@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

[@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 😎

[@johnathanwilson6]

Best video so far good explanation really helped me!

[@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!!

[@davidmcclerren1783]

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

[@Lmosley1972]

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

[@jrvideos5762]

Nice! Glad it helped!

[@johnhoffman2355]

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

[@nilenap7672]

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

[@bryanhilburn3698]

Thanks my friend.. Right on.

[@Yahaumpa]

Thank you ❤️🙏🏾

[@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.

[@arielhernandez6711]

Very good video thanks

[@jrvideos5762]

🤙

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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👍

[@natejackson4791]

Lastly, is it necessary to clear the codes after?

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@bigsergonbaby5959]

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

[@jrvideos5762]

3/4 inch socket

[@allan5721]

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

[@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

[@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 🤙🏽

[@bearstokesful]

Does a faulty temp sensor also effect the AC?

[@nilenap7672]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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