Temp rises at idle, lowers when the throttle is pressed

[TwistedD85]

Alrighty, where might that be on the engine? Near the thermostat? And um.. where's the thermostat if that's the case. I never had to go and find it when doing my work on the car before. Thanks for all this help, I only wish TCCA was more helpful when it came to the GL.

 

[TwistedD85]

Anyone know just where it's at?

 

[yamahaSHO]

Your PCM, CCRM and fan are OK based on your tests so far. Next thing I'd recommend checking/replacing is the ECT sensor.

That's what I was getting at


The ECT is just to the right of the T-stat when looking at the motor from the drivers side fender. You'll need a 1" deep well socket and you will have to take off the rubber intake hose.

 

[TwistedD85]

Ah, okay, thanks! I'm gonna replace it anyways, even if it's not the reason. But it's getting tougher and tougher on the car, it was to the "N" when my girlfriend got stuck in a traffic jam. Think that'll warp the block or heads after a while?

 

[yamahaSHO]

As long as it didn't go into the red, you should be fine.

 

[TwistedD85]

Alrighty, thanks!