ECT sensor bad

[DARTHSHO]

The other night after some racing I had an over temperature warning first time ever In This car. Coolant is the right amount both fans work no leaks or damage to the radiator. Only guess is that since the car didn’t actually overheat it’s the sensor. I saw a video of the NA 3.5 the sensor is under the intake manifold do I have to take off the j take manifold and piping to get to it?

 

[skyshadow07]

That's a new one for me. Maybe it's a sticking thermostat...?

 

[Johnbigdog]

I just took a quick peek and it apears 2016 only has a cylinder head temperature sensor. So using your temp gun, your not really getting the full picture. 40° difference though between the sensor and your gun considering that it's monitoring the head temp isn't too bad.

When was the last time you did any cooling system maintenance?

Yes it is under the intake and probably has to be removed to pull it out.

 

[DARTHSHO]

I flushed the coolant when I had my turbos replaced back In July

 

[DARTHSHO]

That's a new one for me. Maybe it's a sticking thermostat...?

Yea stuck thermostat and blew the head gasket

 

[skyshadow07]

You blew the head gasket? Damn, that sucked royally. I'm HOPING you had a ESP warranty or something?

 

[DARTHSHO]

You blew the head gasket? Damn, that sucked royally. I'm HOPING you had a ESP warranty or something?

Yes I do

 

[skyshadow07]

awesome