Engine Coolant Temperature Sender

The coolant temperature sender is a feature that alerts the operator to the engine in case it suffers from excess coolant temperature.

Engine coolant temperature sender importance

The engine coolant temperature sender or high coolant temperature alarm is a protection mechanism on the engine that is designed to keep track of the coolant temperature. You can locate the sender in the engine block since it is usually screwed into it. The engine coolant temperature must remain in good working order to get an accurate reading of the coolant to make sure the temperature is not too high.

Common problems with a defective engine coolant temperature sender

A malfunctioning engine coolant temperature sender can lead to damage to the engine block or susceptibility to extreme coolant temperatures.