2001 Chevy Venture engine temp sensor.

Hello! I was just wondering where the temp sensor is located. My van has two fans, I get power to both but they will not start. I am also looking into relay problems. Any advice would be welcome. Thank you.

Hello! I was just wondering where the temp sensor is located. My van has two fans, I get power to both but they will not start. I am also looking into relay problems. Any advice would be welcome. Thank you.


I have same probs, checked fans to see if they work when they have power and they do work, but they are just not turning on. All fuses are good, replaced temp sensor, and still nothing

temp sensor is located by the thermastat follow the top radiator hose good luck

one more thing check the plug below the hood latch its the main plug for both fans

You will need a 19mm deep socket a u joint and a rachet ( I used 1/2").
Get a hooked pik and locate sensor below thermostat housing. rightist middle of engine.
Beside that black metal eye hook ..used for lifting the engine. .. remove the connector carefully .place bucket undermeath to catch coolant . then proceed carefully to remove coolant temp sensor. Its really tight on that area.
I put a rag just below the hole.. so it will not fall down there and get lost. Carefully screw in new sensor into hole ..watch end part ..of I slip up u will break sensor !! replace connector
Dont overtorque ..thats it !! Wipe sweat off brow, starter up and check for leaks.:tongue:

Newbie, check the date.....post is 7 years old...

Jerk, it was still helpful...8 years now...Thanks Primal Fury.