Locating The Coolant Sensor Mk1 Petrol Engine

[galaxy20]

i have two problems with my 2.0 glx galaxy, maybe they are both related, the first is an idling problem and the second is the temperature gauge doesn't work.

i have ordered a replacement coolant sensor that arrived today, its a 2 pin fitment with a screw fitting on the other end, but as far as i can work out the my sensor is down the right hand side of the engine it has a 4 pin connector and push fits into a coolant pipe with a clip to hold it in place.

 

q1. have i located the correct sensor?

q2. are there more than one type of coolant sensors for the 1996 2.0 MK1 petrol engine?

[Mirez]

Wait for confirmation as I've not fiddled with the Mk1 2.0 but I believe there are two sensors, one for the instrument cluster and one for the ECU. From memory the cluster sensor is a gold thing with two pins so it sounds like you have the correct one, just not yet found it ;)

[galaxy20]

i think your right, basically the temperate gauge in the car isn't working so i need the engine temperature sensor not the coolant sensor, so i'm guessing i have the right one but just cant find where it goes, i ordered my Haynes manual yesterday but its not arrived yet so there is a lot of guessing going on LOL! ;)

[galaxyman73]

The coolant sensors are located on the rear of the thermostat /coolant outlet housing on the left-hand side of the cylinder head (under where coil pack is)

The upper sensor is the engine the engine coolant temp

The lower one is temp-gauge sensor,

 

 

Hope this helps if any,