Where is the coolant temperature sensor located on the Hyundai Elantra?

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VonCassidy
07/30/25 6:30am
Modern Elantra coolant temperature sensor is located between the engine and radiator under the front hood. Regarding the function of the coolant temperature sensor, it converts the coolant temperature into an electrical signal, which is input to the ECU. The detailed functions are as follows: 1. Adjust fuel injection volume; increases fuel injection when cold. 2. Adjust ignition timing; advances ignition timing at low temperatures to prevent knocking. 3. Affects idle control valve; at low temperatures, the ECU controls the idle control valve based on the coolant temperature signal to increase engine speed. 4. If the coolant temperature sensor malfunctions, the cold start will display the temperature signal of a warm engine, and the ECU cannot receive the signal to provide a richer mixture, resulting in only supplying a lean mixture to the engine, making cold starts difficult.
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