Hyundai Repair: SANTA FE, engine coolant temperature, coolant temp


Question
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. FAULT FOR ENGINE COOLANT
TEMP SENSOR. HYUNDAI PARTS DEPT NEEDS TO KNOW WHERE IT IS LOCATED TO GET IT FOR ME. DO YOU KNOW WHERE IT IS LOCATE ON A 2001 6CYL AWD SANTA FE. THANKS

Answer
DESCRIPTION
The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor is located in the coolant passage of the cylinder head. The ECT sensor is a variable resistor whose resistance changes as the temperature of the engine coolant flowing past the sensor changes. When the coolant temperature is low, the sensor resistance is high; when the coolant temperature is high, the sensor resistance is low. The Engine Control Module (ECM) checks ECT voltage fifty times per second and uses the information to adjust the fuel injector pulse width and ignition timing. When the temperature sensed is very cold, the ECM enriches the fuel mixture.