Any chance i can get a picture of where the coolant temperature sensor is located on a 96 olds aurora?

Dirty throttle body, restricted injectors, bad engine coolant temperature sensor, weak ignition coil or coils .

The picture is coolant temp sensor. Driver side end of engine, toward the back side of engine. Two wire connector, wire colors black and yellow.

I know there is one under the plastic intake manifold. You will have to remove it to get to the sensor though. I don't know if this one is for temp. gauge or fans or both?

There isn't one. The computer uses the engine coolant temperature sensor for both fuel delivery data and fan activation. If you turn on the A/C or pull the coolant temp sensor connector off while the engine is running, the fan(s) should come on. If not, you may have a bad relay or fan motor.

IF CAR OVERHEATING AT STANDSTILL OR IDLING IN A LONG TRAFFIC LINE.COOLANT FAN NOT TURNING ON.MORE LIKELY COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR NOT WORKING.USE A SCANNER TO CHECK COOLANT TEMPERATURE WHEN ENGINE HOT.IF TEMPERATURE READ LOW COOLANT TEMP.SENSOR BAD.IF SENSOR OKAY.CHECK COOLANT FAN FUSE AND RELAY.ALSO HOTWIRE FAN TO SEE IF FAN MOTOR WORKING.IF NO REPLACE FAN MOTOR.IF FAN MOTOR GOOD FUSE AND RELAY COOLANT FAN MOTOR WIRE CONNECTOR IS DAMAGED OR HAS BROKEN WIRE.

The coolant level sensor is inside the coolant bottle. It is not replaceable separately. You will have to replace the reservoir to replace the sensor.

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Thermostat location in 5 cil. engines, temp sensor is located just right or upper arrow in picture. I've included a picture of temp sensor and installation instruccions.



Never open, service or drain the radiator or cooling system when hot; serious burns can occur from the steam and hot coolant. Also, when draining engine coolant, keep in mind that cats and dogs are attracted to ethylene glycol antifreeze and could drink any that is left in an uncovered container or in puddles on the ground. This will prove fatal in sufficient quantities. Always drain coolant into a sealable container. Coolant should be reused unless it is contaminated or is several years old.

1. Drain the engine coolant.
2. Disconnect the ground cable of battery.
3. Remove the electrical connector from the sensor.
4. Remove the coolant temperature sensor.
   
   Fig. Coolant temperature sensor illustrated
   Coolant temperature sensor illustrated

To install:

1. Apply sealant to sensor threads. Install the sensor and tighten to 15-29 ft. lbs. (20-39 Nm).
2. Attach electrical connector to sensor.
3. Connect the ground cable of battery.
4. Refill the coolant.

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The engine coolant temp. sensor(ect)is located at the
rear of the engine below the thermostat housing (3.8L
The 4.0L is at the rear of engine top of the manifold
firewall side. Hope this helps.

At or near the bottom of the coolant reservoir is the coolant level sensor. Are you referring to the sensor that let's you know your coolant level is low, or the coolant temperature sensor.

Coolant temperature sensor should be on drivers side, rear engine area, on intake manifold.