Explaining Honda Civic 3 Engine Coolant Temperature devices

[@pyeody9070]

I've watched so many videos on the same topic and you're the first to explain what the differences between the three are. Most people call them " this thing" or "plug it into this" but have no idea what they are called or actually do. Thank you very much for the help.

[@riuzzialcita7691]

I almost messed with the wrong sensor if not for your explanation. Thanks a lot mister. Video is very old but still helps a lot of people like me.

[@BACKFIREFUR]

THANK YOU. This saved me. My temperature gauge was pegged to hot as soon as I started my car. This made it so simple to fix.

[@slurr4588]

Thank you! Was wondering where this yellow green wire was from . Now I know it was the reason why my gauge wasn't showing temp. Thanks

[@randomran8784]

Thanks for making this video! I'm having some temp issues with my 96' Civic and your video helped explain what ECT device I need to check out. 1A auto has a vid about this but the comments pointed out how they are basically wrong. No disrespect to them but come on. I'm glad to see someone knows what they're talking about.

[@tubejim101]

Thank you for your comment.

[@Topdogchase]

Absolutely amazing thank you bro my gauge pops up a quarter and stays no matter what so thank you for sharing this I really needed it

[@josephcole1416]

Man U don’t know how much this helped me I didn’t know there was 3rd one under the distributor the gauge sending unit I have been replacing the ecu one thank you so much man I subbed

[@tubejim101]

Glad it helped you out. Thanks for the sub.

[@jazzbox35]

My dashboard gauge plug was left dangling after a mechanic installed a new hose. This video provided the info I needed to DIY quick fix. I located the dash sensor quickly which is kind of hidden and plugged it back in so no need for a return to mechanic. Thanks!!!

[@tubejim101]

+jazzbox35 Glad to help

[@Tank47225]

+tubejim101 how do I get to the guage sensor under the distributor

[@tubejim101]

+Tevon Jenkins You can remove your distributor, if you are having trouble getting at it.

[@angelisone]

Thank you for taking your time out to show us what those three are.

[@tubejim101]

Your welcome.

[@Stereotypical_Honda_Guy]

Good video with easy to understand information. 10/10.

[@jneusbaum3697]

VERY well done. Outstanding! Thank you. Have a great day.

[@miguelhernandez5758]

Awesome video man!!!!

[@TrishCanyon8]

You really helped me so much. THANK YOU ❤

[@UMBRELLA_CORPORATION_2001]

Thank you for this! I replaced the wrong one and now i know. God Bless.

[@ftonello1]

If you want to test you temp gauge, just take of the cable form the sensor and make contact with the mass of the car.. (ground). If the gauge is working, it will show full temp. (The sensor works at 140 ohms in cold temp and at 30 ohms, at full temp.). But don´t keep connected to the mass too long, but just enought to see the needle moving from cold to full temp! Or use a decade resistance. box.

[@tubejim101]

Great tip.

[@miltonguzman9955]

This helps alot man cause when i put on drive temp gose all the way up and just a little step of the gas pedal will go down fast. when car is idle dose good but temp gose up a bit and gose down

[@mirandaortiz3402]

which one did you switch?

[@Boostedbarney]

Homie that’s not how u spell goes

[@334cobra5]

Well done! Great info and clean engine there! NICE!

[@theaftertrip8474]

Thanks Just got a 93 dx d15b7 with a few broken wires Needed this to know what they were exactly

[@Maplecook]

What is the little cone that looks like an air filter, attached directly to the valve cover?

[@tubejim101]

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[@wyomikey65]

Excellent....thank you for explaining that in detail.

[@ravioli6394]

Thanks a ton. This is super helpful.

[@tubejim101]

Your welcome :)

[@SuperTheBryan]

Thank you so much this is the video i have been lookingn for 1 question before ordering parts the thing about my 98 civic dx when i start my car cold the temp gauge on my cabin goes up immediatly to noraml temperature like on the middle i dont think thats normal should i replace both the ones under the distributor? Thanks hope you reply

[@tubejim101]

You want to test them. One feed temp info to your computer. If that one was off, you would be running poorly. The other one feed your gauge. It is not to hard to test your gauge. I am going to make a video on how to test it. Just have a lot of projects going on, so i am not sure when i will get the video done.

[@SuperTheBryan]

@@tubejim101 do you get engine code when this sensors goes bad?

[@tubejim101]

@@SuperTheBryan The only one that might through a code, would be the sensor for the ecu, but most likely it would be a result of it being bad. Maybe, causing the wrong fuel ration, so you get a back fire, that made your knock sensor activate. Something indirect like that.

[@SuperTheBryan]

tubejim101 heres me again so i replaced the gauge one with a beck arnley and the temp was raising normal but after some minutes it was way to high so inwent to the junk yard and found a civic with about 100k miles and now is working fine temps raise normal when starting the car....can i ask you other question what does that filter do on the valve cover ??

[@tubejim101]

@@SuperTheBryan Normally a hose runs from the valve cover to the intake. It spews nasty stuff in your intake/throttle body. This gums things up. A catch can is a better solution.

[@O-cDxA]

How did you get your valve cover to look like that ? I have a base trim 1.5l DX with the textured black paint on the valve cover, but really like that bare metal look. Your valve cover looks smooth. Did you have to grind it down smooth, or do V-tec engines come that way ? BTW, this video answered my questions about where the temp sensor was. All I could find pointed me to the one by the thermostat, but I bought a pair sold together, and and had no idea finding where the other one went. -thanks

[@tubejim101]

I would buff out the aluminum with Mother Aluminum Polish. You can lock it in, with Stoner Trim Shine: amzn.to/418lEbN amzn.to/4eyeVdS Here is a video on Trim Shine: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWbf6avj5xgbM0

[@chanceireland2942]

What is the part number for each of these sensors? Just so it's easy to look up the specific one needed

[@tubejim101]

Just call your local Honda Dealer. They will be happy to look it up for you.

[@schmattx]

37760-P00-003 - Fan Switch (the one on the thermostat housing. 37750-PH2-014 - Sensor that send to your guage on the instrument cluster 37870-PJ7-003 - temp sensor that goes to the ECU. I use Honda Parts Now; there are several sites like them and pricing can vary, so make sure to shop around! www.hondapartsnow.com/ Note: these are for the D16Y7 engine.

[@chanceireland2942]

@@tubejim101 thank you for the help and replying to my message

[@chanceireland2942]

@@schmattx thanks man that helped me out alot.

[@radjivbisai9220]

Man this video helped me alot! Thanks!!

[@tubejim101]

Glad it helped :)

[@dakotalara8100]

Thank you for this video!!! You're a life saver!!!

[@DistantFigure007]

Question. My gauge rises to operating temperature normally however based on electrical load, the needle will jump (rise and fall) more load results in a rise and when the load is taken away the needle goes back down. Im not sure if my ECT Gauge sending unit is going bad or if its my ECT Switch not toggling the fans on when the temp rises. My fans work but weirdly, last night my cars temp stayed perfectly normal and i heard my fans toggle on much more frequently than they usually do (when I do experience the symptoms I just told wrote about. Any ideas on what it could be? Battery and Alternator check out fine.

[@Mrunknown711.]

I have 2002 Honda Civic ex 1.7L... I changed my radiator all new hoses.. and I changed the coolant temperature sensor and the coolant temperature SWITCH... but my temperature gauge is still not working what could be the problem?

[@tubejim101]

After 2000 Honda changed the engine. Have not worked on the ones after 2000. If I where to guess, I would say you have air trapped in the engine. Have to "burp" the engine.

[@Mrunknown711.]

@@tubejim101 do you mean like flush the engine?

[@tubejim101]

@@Mrunknown711. Nope. Get the air out of the cooling system. Here is a video of a different car, but the idea is the same. Getting air out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5e3kqOOZamoh5I

[@danielhenriquezch]

I have a 2002 Honda accord lx 4 cyl. The problem I am having is that the temp gauge on the dash sits below C. I've located 3 sensors near the distributor cap and the starter. I'm just not sure which one to replace. One is very far back and the other 2 are close together.one has a green top

[@tubejim101]

Daniel Henriquez On Accords, I only work on 1990 to 1993. After that Honda changed the design. One thing you could try. Call your local auto parts store and ask them which sensor is for the temp gauge.

[@DaveLove-jx8cl]

My car won’t start an it keep throwing the engine coolant temp sensor so will any of them cause it not to start

[@angelisone]

Is your an automatic or stick? These sensors will not cause the problem of no start.

[@senorgeorge9231]

Yes it will, I have a 1994 honda civic and the distributor was leaking oil on the engine coolant temperature sensor which would cause my car to no want to turn on after almost an hour. I replacement the seal on my distributor and then cleaned my engine coolant temperature sensor with MAF cleaner and my car starts up quick now.

[@ilsensine262]

is there an easy way to replace the plastic connectors that clip in? the two under the distributor on my 00 civic broke off and I'm having trouble finding a fix

[@tubejim101]

First check with you Honda Dealer. Some things are at good prices. It is hit and miss. Also try auto body shops. Try to find one that orders through: www.auveco.com/auveco Also wrecking yards.

[@luisiboa5302]

Great video I think mine is the temperature switch cuz fans working perfectly fine and fuses and relay but dan don’t turn on .

[@tubejim101]

Make sure you don't have air in your coolant system.

[@shatiahart2867]

So if my fan is cutting on as soon as I turn the car on and the gauge isn’t rising, do I need to change the switch and the gauge sending unit ?

[@tubejim101]

What year, make, and model, is your car?

[@shatiahart2867]

2000 Honda civic ex

[@tubejim101]

@@shatiahart2867 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mX61q6Kpn8qbiM0

[@giloquendo]

I have the one sensor that goes next to the thermostat and another one that goes connected on the upper radiator hose housing on the cylinder head and there are two underneath the distributor

[@takomisekaki]

Is it possible to hook up aftermarket water temp gauge on the 3rd sensor,the one that sends the temp to ECU.I dont want to cut any hoses and bleed the coolant if not needed.

[@tubejim101]

If you don't feel comfortable cutting hoses and bleeding coolant, then you should not be doing any mods. Leave it OEM.

[@JoshHopkinsYT]

u dont need to drain it if you have the replacement ready and put it in before it spills too much

[@MikeKollin]

I am working on a Honda 95 Del sol. Engines look exactly the same... I can only find the 2 sensors. The Engine cooling temperature switch and the one directly underneath the cap and rotor, the back one The engine coolant temperature Gauge. The one right in front is not there... and no place for it to go either. I assume it just doesn't have that or it's somewhere else...

[@tubejim101]

You will want to watch this video, and get back to me with the engine you have: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXXVemSrppand6c

[@theoneofone2992]

Is there a part number to the middle gauge sensor. i cannot find it

[@chiosaeteurn9790]

Good video. I change my thermostat n the temp switch but the thermostat still not opening. Need help !!

[@tubejim101]

Have you done this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/mX61q6Kpn8qbiM0

[@chiosaeteurn9790]

Yes I did this first before I change the thermostat n the temp swicher.

[@tubejim101]

@@chiosaeteurn9790 If all the parts tested good, then you most likely have a pocket of air trapped in your coolant.

[@intelectuals5519]

If yje engine temperature sendor can cause over heating for the radiator fans turn on late

[@tubejim101]

When the sensor goes out, it just tends to stop working. If the engine is over heating, I would check the thermostat, and make sure there is no air in the line. And also, make sure the coolant is not low.

[@acura1384ify]

Hello sr thanks for this video .. my cuestion is the senssor of the middle has tosted wires may be is sendidng bad info to the ecu.. that can be why my prelude 99 auto.. starts to run rich i just found it cus i replace the auto transmission of my car after stay stoped like 3 days befor the install may be brake a wire or someting cus i just foun that the wire is ben like loosen and tosted

[@tubejim101]

The middle one only works your gauge. The front one sends the info to the ECU. Have your battery tested for free, at an auto parts store. Also have your codes read for free.

[@hilyfe5690]

Would a bad etc cause my 2000 Honda civic ex to over heat ? I just replaced head gasket , timing belt , water pump , thermostat, which is OEM Honda , Honda coolant both new radiator hoses , new radiator and my car still overheats . But once I put on heater the car cools back down to the middle of the temperature needle . Need help

[@tubejim101]

Sounds like you have an air pocket in your cooking system. Need to turn the heater on high, and burp the system. Can take a while to get all the bubbles out.

[@tubejim101]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3nZZaWGiNJ8aaM

[@hilyfe5690]

What if I never changed ect before ? Or fan switch sensor

[@tubejim101]

@@hilyfe5690 Then you should test them.

[@hilyfe5690]

Is there a guide to test them ?? I just started car , notice that it needed a little bit more coolant in the radiator, I left the cap off turned on heater full blast and a little bit of bubbles are started coming out , then the bubbles eventually stopped . Took about 15-20 mins . For some reason my radiator fan stays on even when the car isn’t warmed up?

[@ferdinandlarez1572]

Hello, does the ECT sensor make you consume more gasoline? What anomalies do you feel in the car?

[@tubejim101]

Depends on which of the 3 ECT (Engine Coolant Temperature) sensors are bad. If the fan one was is bad, your car will most likely over or under heat, depending on what your fan is doing. If your gauge one is bad, you will most likely be stressed over bad display information. If your ECU sensor is bad, it will be using the wrong mapping for your engine. Will most likely run to rich, or lean depending on what miss information the ECU is getting from the sensor.

[@ferdinandlarez1572]

Most of all I need information from the ect since it throws black smoke through the exhaust can it be that? I've already changed probe O2 spark plugs!

[@tubejim101]

@@ferdinandlarez1572 There are many things that could cause that. Don't waste money throwing parts at guesses. You could be using that money to educate yourself, and to buy diagnostic tools. I have no idea what you are working on. If you have done any modifications. If I was working on a 96 to 2000 Civic, fist thing I would start with, was a compression, and leak down test.

[@brandonwheeler1935]

Ok bought a used 98 civic ex coupe. Previous owner had a toggle to work the fan. Took it to firestone to get it removed and wire ran to the fan. They did said it was fixed. It tried overheating on me so took it back. They said they tried a temp sensor and wasn’t it then replaced the fan switch. They said the temperature of the car is fine and the fan will come on (which it does) when the gauge is reading hot. They said it was a faulty cluster . I replaced the cluster still reads hot then fan finally kicks on. Air in coolant ? Sending unit? Previous owner also just did timing belt and thermostat and water pump.

[@tubejim101]

To understand how your fan works, watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3nZZaWGiNJ8aaM

[@tubejim101]

Most likely someone did not put the correct temp thermostat in. You could also have air in your system.

[@brandonwheeler1935]

tubejim101 ok thank you

[@robertbignall3204]

Great video man... thanks

[@tubejim101]

Your welcome :)

[@destinychild2119]

i have a question for my 97 honda city manual dual fan one fo ac and rad..when i open the ac only the ac fan running..andcthe rad fan is not working even the temperature is in the middle of guage.as of now i connect the rad fan direct to the battery in ignition switch with relay for temporary so if i will start the engine the rad fan also running...please advise if what i need to change..i alreday try to jump with the paper clip the sensor near at the thermostat but only the ac fan running.thansks

[@charleysturbos7320]

Jump power directly to fan and see if it even works.

[@yandel11210]

Great information !

[@ppinchera8225]

95 civic running well, no issues, except interior gauge stopped working. SO it likely is this sending unit gauge that needs replaced?

[@tubejim101]

I would test the gauge, to see if it was working. If it is, then you know it is the wires, or the sensor.

[@ppinchera8225]

@@tubejim101 great . . . . if I knew how to test the gauge, you got an old clip on that somewhere ?

[@vinniehill4]

Hey brutha is there.a video on how to install and what all you need for the middle sensor ?

[@tubejim101]

The middle sensor runs your dash gauge. You can mark, then remove your distributor. This will give you more access. This is the front sensor, but the procedure is almost the same: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6OzeqOQiJ2nmpo

[@vinniehill4]

tubejim101 lol. Ya. I know how to do it. I'm talkin about the plug that hook up to it

[@محمدعلیحسین-ه5و]

Hi there can bad cooling temperature sensor trigger the map sensor coat as well.

[@tubejim101]

Should not.

[@propaneandpropaneaccessori3446]

My temp gauge goes up to maybe 5/8s to 3/4s sometimes when driving. Can't figure out why. Would one of these sensors fix that? I jumped my cooling fan so it runs with ignition on all the time and it gauge still gets hot. I don't have a cel on either

[@tubejim101]

Year, Make, and Model?

[@Chieffg]

i have the same problem nd did the same thing.. 01 civic ex

[@Whip_zoom]

Hey I gotta question I gotta 2000 honda civic I replaced radiator cap and thermostat and my gauge still won’t work it’s on cold but my heat works and I sat and bleed it for atlest 20 mins or more and when the cap was off The gauge would move a little what could this be but once the fan kicked back on right to cold again ?

[@Whip_zoom]

Also no engine lights for the coolant system just the o2 sensor

[@tubejim101]

Did you have your heater on, when you where running it for 20 minutes?

[@IzzySk10]

When bleeding air out of the system carefully remove the radiator cap (better when cold so it doesn’t burn you with steam) turn the heat on full blast and start the car. From there you can fill coolant as needed and squeeze the upper and lower rad hoses to “burp” the air out if there is any trapped air. No more bubbles no more air.

[@JoeRCV]

Thanks for the info, great video. Question, what’s the black/silver filter piece called on the corner of your engine ?

[@tubejim101]

This? kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2ibiIhqrZmIhLM

[@giloquendo]

There's a 4th sensor underneath the distributor next to the sending sensor what's that one for ?

[@tubejim101]

What year, make, and model? Manual transmission?

[@SergioHernandez-qm4ie]

can the fan switch be stuck on the on position? the coolant fan always turns on every time I turn on the ignition. and I think that's why I have issues turning on the car in the morning when its cold. because I think the computer thinks that my car is hot. any feed back will help. thanks.

[@tubejim101]

What year, make, and model are you working with? Disconnect the first connector in the video, and turn the car on. If the fan is kicking on, it is not from that sensor.

[@SergioHernandez-qm4ie]

tubejim101 I found the issue on the fan. someone had bypass the switch on the connection. problem solved . thanks for your time. now I have some issues with the driver side breaks

[@tubejim101]

Good job!

[@SergioHernandez-qm4ie]

tubejim101 maybe you can help me out. I know its off topic from your video. but I'm having an issue with the driver side break caliper rubbing on the wheel. its a stock 13 inch wheel. 96 honda civic 2 door. I notice that it was missing a bolt on the bottom caliper bracket. got a new one. I notice that the thread was strip so I got a new bracket to fix that issue thinking I was going to fix my problem but it still makes a bad grinding noise. there are marks on the bottom half of the caliper and I even rotated the wheels front to back and still the same issue.

[@tubejim101]

Two things come to mind. First, i would get on craigslist.org . Find someone who is parting out their Civic, and buy the whole suspension/brake setup for that side. Then you are working with OEM parts, and you know it is all good. Second thing. Some times people will bend up the dust cover, when changing out the wheel bearings. Take a look at a known good setup, and compare it to yours. Also, someone may have tried to use parts from a 92 to 95, on your 96 to 00.

[@2koolforyou88]

Having a problem where my gauge quickly goes up almost to the hot but its coolant in it si would that gauge sensor be bad?

[@tubejim101]

What year, make, and model are you working on? Most likely have a pocket of air in the coolant.

[@2koolforyou88]

@@tubejim101 99 civic coolant was full when I took the cap off

[@tubejim101]

@@2koolforyou88 Here is a video on getting the air out. It is on an Accord. The Civic does not have a bleeder valve. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5e3kqOOZamoh5I

[@jeraldandales7501]

Hi my fan is working but there are times that my temp gauge go above middle on top of the F sign though its going back to normal after few sec. Not sure if the fan is delayed or what

[@tubejim101]

You might have a pocket of air in your coolant system.

[@jeraldandales7501]

@@tubejim101 I did the bleeding process, still the same. Could it be the sensor or the rad cap?? I'm sure its not blow head gasket coz the water is properly circulating in rad

[@tubejim101]

@@jeraldandales7501 Most likely still has air in the system. It can take a long time to get out. Also, make sure you are using long life, universal, pre-mixed coolant. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6OzeqOQiJ2nmpo

[@dava2311]

Why don't my honda civic start after I drive for awhile and it gets warm does it have any thing to do with the engine temperature sensor

[@tubejim101]

What Year, and model? Which check engine codes are you getting?

[@julieannafigueroa734]

I have the same problem too, how do I fix it,

[@vinniehill4]

I got a new sender but not sure about the plug

[@ppinchera8225]

95 civic , man this helped . . .kind of, had no idea about that 2nd gauge sensor, thought the 1st one (fan) was the only one. Anyway, thanks to you, I was able to replace the gauge sensor yesterday . However the gauge still didn't work, on the test run ? Ideas ? does it make any sense to replace the thermostat ?

[@tubejim101]

Need more info. Is the fan off when it is cold, then come on when the engine warms up? What exactly is the temp gauge doing, or not doing? Are you getting any back fires on a cold morning when you first start driving when the engine is still cold?

[@ppinchera8225]

@@tubejim101 the gauge is just dead, sit's there below cold, never moves, no issues with the fan that I've noticed, when she starts she runs as smooth now as ever, has never backfired . that's why I thought the gauge sensor was the issue. ( where you helped was I was thinking the fan sensor was the only sensor the system had ) thanks for the quick response

[@tubejim101]

@@ppinchera8225 I did some research. Your temp sensor should just be one wire. Should be this one: amzn.to/3jd3AVf If you disconnect the wire to the sensor, and ground the wire (just jumper it to the engine block) The gauge in the cab should start going up. You have to disconnect it, before it gets to the top, or you might damage the gauge. So best to do it with two people, or run enough wire, that you can watch the dash, and be able to break the ground when it starts moving. If you see it rising, you wire and gauge are good.

[@tubejim101]

To test the sensor, just disconnect the line to the sensor. From the sensor, to the ground, measure the resistance. Cold should be around 142 ohms. At 212F it should be 49 to 32 ohms.

[@tubejim101]

I will try and make a video. It is tricky though. I don't have a camera man.

[@Mid-Ohio]

Thank you Sir appreciate your video very helpful.Even put links to the items sweet!Was wondering the middle one (gage)So dark on mine I thought there was on there.Gonna have to order it so I can have all 3 new.The front one came in the mail today the one on my car is a 19mm and this one seems to be a little bit bigger maybe 20/21mm.Did u have that issue by chance? Thanks

[@tubejim101]

This video might help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6OzeqOQiJ2nmpo

[@JW-le9ru]

Thank you! Great video!

[@tubejim101]

Thank you

[@soundqubedkiller5885]

Hey what color are the wires going to the ect sending sensor? Please and thank you

[@tubejim101]

What year, make, and model are you working on?

[@soundqubedkiller5885]

@@tubejim101 96 honda civic d16

[@tubejim101]

Which end? Ecu, or sensor?

[@soundqubedkiller5885]

@@tubejim101 the sensor for my temperature gauge.Bought a car and the plug was ripped off

[@oneBIGMAC2go]

Hi tubejim101. I have a 98 civic lx and my fan doesn't turn on at operating temp. I did the paper clip test and the fans are functional. So I replaced the ECT switch and the fan still doesn't turn on so my car starts to overheat. Any idea what might be causing the fan not to turn on? Is the next step to replace my thermostat? I noticed my overflow tank was very low so I added coolant to it and after warming the car to operating temp and overheating, it started to boil or bubble. Please help!

[@tubejim101]

Sounds like you have air in your coolant. You should test your old sensor. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpTbkIeihLCefLc

[@Primitive_Code]

if you remove the distributor, do you have to adjust the timing when putting back on?

[@tubejim101]

You should. Next time mark the distributor, so you can put it back in the same spot. Most of the time, if you just center the distributor, it will get you by, till you can time it.

[@harozippo29]

The gauge sending unit how do you replace it? My gauge just stays below c and its not the cluster

[@tubejim101]

Just like this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6OzeqOQiJ2nmpo Except, you would work on the middle (gauge) unit.

[@harozippo29]

tubejim101 would it be the same part? I cant find it, i have a 95 civic d15 sorry for the bother lol

[@tubejim101]

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[@harozippo29]

Thank you

[@tubejim101]

Your welcome. Let me know how the gauge turns out.

[@Queensraces]

thanks for the video my problem was the sending unit was disconnected but i couldnt see ut cuz it was covered in oil thanks alot for by he break down!!!!:)

[@tubejim101]

No problem. If you have oil in that area, it is most likely coming from the distributor seal. The are about $3, and easy to fix.

[@Queensraces]

i didnt know it had a seal ill deff do that this weekend i thought it was the orings on the valve cover i know about kseries not bseries to much butboth are easy to work with ?thanks for the info

[@sethtaylor8385]

Hey so my temp sensor that goes to the gauge the wire is gone. How to find it?

[@tubejim101]

Welcome to KZbin. Looks like today is your first day! The easiest way to get the part number for your temp sensor, is to call your Honda dealer. They will look it up for you.

[@narcisocalderon2955]

Nice video .

[@beaumendoza1616]

my radiator fan is not automatic when i turn on the key fan starts spinning, i want to make it automatic , what sims to be the problem?

[@tubejim101]

What year, make, and model are you working on?

[@beaumendoza1616]

eg hatch 93

[@beaumendoza1616]

what seems to be the problem?

[@tubejim101]

@@beaumendoza1616 Watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mX61q6Kpn8qbiA Disconnect the connector going the the switch on your thermostat housing. The fan should not come on with that switch disconnected.

[@Pier1668]

My civic dashboard gauge works but never goes over the middle, I’ve been pushing my car uphill and stuff and still didn’t moved more than the middle it never overheats, I got the stock radiator how is it possible?

[@tubejim101]

Couple of thing. Don't run green radiator fluid. Use a universal long life (5 years) antifreeze. No one ever remembers to change green, bad antifreeze can coat your cylinder walls so they don't cool as well. Get premix. An air pocket will throw off cooling. Someone may have put the wrong thermostat in. It could be bad. If it is stuck open, you will have trouble heating up.

[@Pier1668]

@@tubejim101 thanks for your reply, no problems heating when cold, just can’t believe my car not overheating, not like I want it to but I was stressing my engine uphill in a mountain and the gauge didn’t move, I will try to flush it and use that one you recommended

[@krzysztofczerminski5135]

Still wanna answear?​@@Pier1668

[@martinrangel9333]

Very helpful thanks!

[@rick503z]

Not turnjng on on cold weather and chsnged the sensor and relay is good any advice? 99lx y7

[@tubejim101]

Have you done the paper clip test?

[@WavyVaporizers]

I had a no crank no start problem. Changed starter still didnt turn on. Changed main relay switch still didnt turn on. Checked the battery 4 different times and autozone said my battery was perfectly fine and 100% charged. I put a new battery in and my car starts right up. As crazy as this may sound u just might need a new battery even if your battery is reading fine and passing all the test of a good battery. It could still be your battery that needs to be changed unfortunately. I brought the battery that's in my car from autozone last year which made this experience even weirder but try using another battery that isnt inside the car already to see if that fixes your problem the way it did for me

[@sinegra30]

Thank you so Much!

[@jpyt7182]

Unrelated but What year is this car? What has all been to it? Your intake system is different than mine. Wheres the intake manifold? You have a breather filter and my intake ( dCsports) came with a hose to that goes from the breather to the intake pipe 🤔. I have a 95 ex 1.6l vtec

[@tubejim101]

After 95, Honda ran the next d16 engines till 2000. My engine is a d16y7. The d16y8 would look more like your d16z6.

[@saxophonias]

Are these 3 sensors different in shape/size? Can someone fit them in the wrong place? My problem is that since I changed the oem ECT, the temperature gauge fluctuates when driving in different road conditions. This didn't happen in the past. Once the engine got warm the temp.gauge would stay in the same position. I used a delphi sensor with this part number ts10180-11b1. Should I worry?

[@tubejim101]

I don't see how you could put them in the wrong place. Have your battery and alternator tested. Should be free at your local parts store. They can test it on the car. Also you can have the read for scan codes.

[@saxophonias]

@@tubejim101 these are tested. No error codes as well. I wonder how changing the ect affected the way the gauge works. I also replaced the thermostat with a genuine one.

[@tubejim101]

@@saxophonias Could also have an air pocket in the coolant.

[@saxophonias]

@@tubejim101 so you think it needs bleeding the coolant?

[@tubejim101]

@@saxophonias Burp it.

[@orbytshmo]

Hey man just curious if you know any oem sites that sell all 3 of these? Links would be greatly appreciated I have a d15b7 I want to rebuild 🤠

[@tubejim101]

For OEM you can try Honda. They may still use the sensors in newer cars, but if they are too old, they will drop them. That is the part of the purpose of aftermarket industry.

[@tubejim101]

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[@sacramentofoodforest]

@@tubejim101facts. I did aftermarket and it worked fine

[@jrrea3740]

Any recommendations on aftermarket replacements?

[@tubejim101]

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[@piersellis2907]

Does anyone know if B series units also use three individual sensors/senders?

[@tubejim101]

One for the fan, one for the gauge, and one for the ecu. Think that is how they did it in all the 90's Hondas.

[@krzysztofczerminski5135]

Hello did u solve the problem?civic Temp status ​@@tubejim101

[@mikehill6301]

....k I need to know how to to install the temp gauge sender. not the front one...not the back one...the middle one...lmk.

[@tubejim101]

This is the front sensor, but the procedure is almost the same: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6OzeqOQiJ2nmpo

[@forestnfren8146]

i see you have replaced all three. i've been having similar issues (which led me to your videos in the first place) I would like some input if you have the time 1999 Civic ex sedan factory d16y8 Fan didnt work > Checked ohm'age (Plenty of resistance) Started thinking the relay might be bad --> Simply swapped it with the AC condensor far and turned on my ac (AC fan still spun = good relay) Decided i would test everything from the switch plug back to the fan > jumped it with paperclip, fan came on right away. So today i was SO sure it was the fan switch --> bam replaced that.. fan still never came on. Today while attempting to get it to over heat it started to creep on up there according to my instrumentation; promptly pulled over and paper clipped the fan and thought "Take that you little bitch" and it STILL OVERHEATED. -sigh- So this is where i am at. I am curious if its possible my sender is bad, and giving me false readings inside the car.. I'm also thinking my thermostat might be stuck.. But, if it is just the sending unit.. my fan should still come on when it gets hot enough to make contact with the switch.. Really perplexed with all of this, im not a complete novice and have had my hand at a few motor swaps etc.. but that was with stuff that was already working properly. Tomorrow i will try removing the thermostat (possibly testing it on the stove top) and i might just buy the two sensors under the distributor while im at it. Was curious what your thoughts were on this.

[@tubejim101]

So if you jumper it, and the fan comes on, it means the coolant fan switch it not working. Either it is bad, or your thermostat is stuck and not getting the coolant hot enough. This video might help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpTbkIeihLCefLc

[@darwindaymiel1709]

Thanks it really helps...

[@Honda1280]

I have 93 Honda Civic I replace 3 sensor and water pump because was liking but the gauge is going crazy I can’t find the problem any body have the same problems help please

[@tubejim101]

Sounds like your gauge.

[@rustfornoobs1071]

hello are the two front ones the same ? it only shows me two on the az website

[@tubejim101]

az mean AutoZone? All three are different.

[@rustfornoobs1071]

@@tubejim101 yeah

[@rustfornoobs1071]

@@tubejim101 which one do u recommend me change the gauge goes up when im on idle the fan turns on so i dont think its the cts

[@tubejim101]

@@rustfornoobs1071 Sounds like you have air in your system.

[@phillyspeaks]

Whats the torque specs for the temp switch??

[@tubejim101]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmnIoKl_fZpkmKc

[@vodkhagalang]

signs that ect is dying?

[@tubejim101]

No signs. You have to test them.

[@create188]

my 1997 civic ex temperature gauge goes all the way up as soon as the car is started. its not overheating just the gauge goes up. does this mean I need to change the temperature gauge sensor? the one farther back of the 2 front ones?

[@tubejim101]

+Felipe The back one (on thermostat housing) runs your fans. The middle one, runs your gauge. The front one, goes to your ECU. I would unplug the middle one, and see what effect it has on your gauges. If it has no effect, I would suspect your gauge.

[@angelgarcias7328]

My friend you know any Thad parts i bad gife code o no got mire fire cyl 4 and rondow misfire what the name that's 3 parts you saying 1 it for the word for sparkplug cable i thing inithion to how cost for all 3 w can got it thing change 3 my Honda civic ex 1997 thank goog video

[@tubejim101]

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[@jorgeesparza3655]

Big help my 95 civic heat guage goes hi now I know why

[@baller6897]

+tubejim101 I was wondering what exact replacement my 99 civic would need. At idle the car temp gauge is fine, but after running it even with the ac fan on it'll slowly begin to heat up. At a stop/red light it'll heat up but once I begin driving again it'll come down a little. So would the issue be any of these 3 ect parts or even the hermostat needs to replaced?

[@tubejim101]

baller6897 Is your fan coming on?

[@martinezmatthew]

tubejim101 Hey man I am having the same problem my car will only start to overheat once i turn the a/c on for a while and stop/go I have a1998 Honda civic LX. The fan does not turn on.. should I switch out my thermostat and see if that fixes it?

[@tubejim101]

Matt_Guns Give this video a try: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3nZZaWGiNJ8aaM

[@usausa1467]

When you replace the ets is it nessery to reset the esc

[@tubejim101]

Not necessary, but won't hurt.

[@angelgarcias7328]

Where you got good part like to buy it sensor

[@tubejim101]

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[@angelgarcias7328]

@@tubejim101 than s much you thing that's the problem I got huge the code for thad sensor my do difrend morning staring ok like 30 later hot for me to started thing that sensor

[@angelgarcias7328]

@@tubejim101 thank s much you time you help

[@joecabezon13]

do you have IG I have a couple questions to ask you about this video that I might think you can help me out with 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@tubejim101]

What year, make, and model are you working on?

[@giloquendo]

1996 honda accord lx 2.2 Automatic

[@tubejim101]

I am only familiar with the 1990 to 1993 Honda Accords. If it is a car you want to keep, I highly recommend going to the dealer and ordering the Handa Shop manual for your car. They used to run about $80. Think I will do a video explaining the benefits of these manuals.

[@charleysturbos7320]

Can usually find PDP manuals free online and put on phone just search.

[@angelgarcias7328]

Thad say than one you saying got for hot motor spart plug work better it sensor no work good got problem to stared the car the morning staring ok like 35 moored put off no want to stared way lilte be stared ogaing rpm got up reals slow thing that problem I got i got the code for that sensor to ok thank s much

[@dameonfochtman881]

U think a EF is about the same?

[@tubejim101]

87-91 is obd1. But, could be.

[@dameonfochtman881]

@@tubejim101 thought it was Obd0

[@tubejim101]

@@dameonfochtman881 Which EF do you have?

[@dameonfochtman881]

@@tubejim101 91 crx hf, think it has the d15b6

[@tubejim101]

@@dameonfochtman881 Nice. Are you going to keep the engine, or put a different one in? If it has a carburetor, it most likely only has two sensors. I have never worked on that engine.

[@athaothao2880]

mechanical civic engine d series

[@athaothao2880]

civic engine mechancal

[@kanarimentos7056]

why my honda civic 94 manual over heat the gauge up to center i flush the radiator put new antifreez and new thermostat when i drive more than 10 minutes the gauge go up little the fan work but never have tnhis problem before the normal gauge under the center a little

[@tubejim101]

Most likely have an air pocket in your coolant.

[@Rahul-ce3no]

This was incredibly helpful. Thanks a bunch @tubejim101

[@jacobgrand2811]

My temp gauge was working but the wire split just from being old over time so I wired a new temp sensor clip on an now my temp gauge won't work at all. Any idea what else it could be?

[@tubejim101]

Probably another brake in the wire. I had that with my reverse light switch. Fix the break in the wire, just to find another one about a foot up.

[@josegonzalez0725]

Could a Bad ECT in turn cause my Idle Control valve to stay open? Due to a false reading on my temp?

[@tubejim101]

What year, make, and model are you working on?