How to drain coolant and remove and install the coolant temperature sensor on Cadillac ElDorado?

Never open, service, or drain the radiator or cooling system when hot, as serious burns can occur from steam and hot coolant. When draining engine coolant, be aware that ethylene glycol antifreeze can attract pets, which may ingest it from uncovered containers or puddles, leading to fatal consequences. Always drain coolant into a sealable container, and reuse it unless it is contaminated or several years old. The coolant temperature sensor, a thermistor, is mounted in the engine coolant stream, with low coolant temperature producing high resistance and high temperature causing low resistance. The PCM supplies a 5-volt signal to the ECT sensor and monitors the terminal voltage; high sensor resistance indicates low temperature, resulting in high PCM terminal voltage, while low sensor resistance indicates high temperature, lowering the terminal voltage. For 4.5L and 4.9L engines, relieve cooling system pressure, ensure the ignition is off, detach the electrical connector, and carefully remove the sensor. To install, coat the sensor threads with sealant, tighten to 15 ft.lbs., attach the connector, and check coolant levels. For the 4.6L engine, allow the cooling system to cool, partially drain it, disconnect the throttle control cable, remove the cruise control servo and bracket, detach the coolant sensor connector, and remove the sensor from the manifold. To install, apply a non-hardening sealer to the sensor threads, tighten to 106 inch lbs., reattach the connector, reinstall the cruise control servo and bracket, connect the throttle control cable, and fill the cooling system.

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Cadillac Eldorado Sensor,Engine Coolant Temperature
Part Number: 15326386
$27.06 MSRP: $51.06
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: SENSOR, Computer Control Sensors
- Replaces: 12146312, 25036979
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-2002 Cadillac Eldorado | COMMERCIAL CHASSIS, ELDORADO | 8 Cyl 4.1L, 8 Cyl 4.5L, 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 5.7L Diesel
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Cadillac Eldorado Sensor Asm,Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Part Number: 10045847
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- Other Name: SENSOR, Computer Control Sensors; Coolant Sensor
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 1982-1985 Cadillac Eldorado | BIARRITZ, COMMERCIAL CHASSIS, ELDORADO | 6 Cyl 4.1L, 8 Cyl 4.1L
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Cadillac Eldorado Sensor, Temperature Gauge
Part Number: 25036628
Product Specifications
- Other Name: SENSOR, Coolant Temperature (Engine Unit)
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1982-1985 Cadillac Eldorado | BIARRITZ, COMMERCIAL CHASSIS, ELDORADO | 8 Cyl 5.7L Diesel
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Cadillac Eldorado Sensor Assembly, Engine Wtr Temperature(1 Terminal)
Part Number: 8993146
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- Other Name: SENSOR; Temperature Sending Unit
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1982-1985 Cadillac Eldorado | BIARRITZ, COMMERCIAL CHASSIS, ELDORADO | 8 Cyl 5.7L Diesel
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Cadillac Eldorado Switch Asm,Engine Metal Temperature Indicator
Part Number: 25036582
Product Specifications
- Other Name: SWITCH, Coolant Temperature (Engine Unit); Temperature Sending Unit
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1982 Cadillac Eldorado | ELDORADO | 8 Cyl 5.7L Diesel
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Cadillac Eldorado Switch Unit
Part Number: 25036587
Product Specifications
- Other Name: SWITCH, Coolant Temperature (Engine Unit)
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1982 Cadillac Eldorado | ELDORADO | 6 Cyl 4.1L
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Cadillac Eldorado Switch Pkg, Coolant Temperature
Part Number: 25036371
Product Specifications
- Other Name: SWITCH, Coolant Temperature (Engine Unit); Temperature Sending Unit
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1982-1985 Cadillac Eldorado | BIARRITZ, COMMERCIAL CHASSIS, ELDORADO | 6 Cyl 4.1L, 8 Cyl 5.7L Diesel
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Cadillac Eldorado Switch Asm,Engine Metal Temperature Indicator
Part Number: 25036588
Product Specifications
- Other Name: SWITCH, Coolant Temperature (Engine Unit); Temperature Sending Unit
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1982-1985 Cadillac Eldorado | BIARRITZ, COMMERCIAL CHASSIS, ELDORADO | 8 Cyl 5.7L Diesel
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Cadillac Eldorado Switch Asm
Part Number: 25036586
Product Specifications
- Other Name: SWITCH, Coolant Temperature (Engine Unit); Temperature Sending Unit
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1982-1987 Cadillac Eldorado | BIARRITZ, COMMERCIAL CHASSIS, ELDORADO | 8 Cyl 4.1L

Cadillac Eldorado Coolant Temperature Sensor

The Coolant Temperature Sensor is a component located in Cadillac Eldorado cars an monitors the temperature of the coolant to expand its efficiency. Having the ability to frequently monitor the temperature of the coolant, this sensor is relevant in the provision of efficiency to the engine. Thus, over the years of operation, various modifications of the Coolant Temperature Sensors may have been approved for the use in models of the car brand Eldorado releasing completely different designs and possessing various functions. These variations in sensor types might have altered their functional mechanisms and withal their efficiency of delivering correct temperature readings to the relevant engine control unit of the vehicle.

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Cadillac Eldorado Coolant Temperature Sensor Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Sensor,Engine Coolant Temperature
15326386
Q: How to drain coolant and remove and install the coolant temperature sensor on Cadillac ElDorado?
A: Never open, service, or drain the radiator or cooling system when hot, as serious burns can occur from steam and hot coolant. When draining engine coolant, be aware that ethylene glycol antifreeze can attract pets, which may ingest it from uncovered containers or puddles, leading to fatal consequences. Always drain coolant into a sealable container, and reuse it unless it is contaminated or several years old. The coolant temperature sensor, a thermistor, is mounted in the engine coolant stream, with low coolant temperature producing high resistance and high temperature causing low resistance. The PCM supplies a 5-volt signal to the ECT sensor and monitors the terminal voltage; high sensor resistance indicates low temperature, resulting in high PCM terminal voltage, while low sensor resistance indicates high temperature, lowering the terminal voltage. For 4.5L and 4.9L engines, relieve cooling system pressure, ensure the ignition is off, detach the electrical connector, and carefully remove the sensor. To install, coat the sensor threads with sealant, tighten to 15 ft.lbs., attach the connector, and check coolant levels. For the 4.6L engine, allow the cooling system to cool, partially drain it, disconnect the throttle control cable, remove the cruise control servo and bracket, detach the coolant sensor connector, and remove the sensor from the manifold. To install, apply a non-hardening sealer to the sensor threads, tighten to 106 inch lbs., reattach the connector, reinstall the cruise control servo and bracket, connect the throttle control cable, and fill the cooling system.