STANDARD T-SERIES TX3T coolant temperature sensor for the 1999-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 V6 4.3L and other vehicles measures engine coolant temperature and reports it to the engine computer. Also called an engine coolant temperature sensor, it supplies the reading the computer works from.
- Brass material made to withstand extreme conditions
- Tested for performance and reliability
- Round plug-in female connector with two male pin terminals
- Single port with a bolt-on attachment
Quick facts
- Part: STANDARD T-SERIES TX3T coolant temperature sensor
- Also called: engine coolant temperature sensor
- Fits: 1999-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 V6 4.3L and other vehicles
- Material: Brass
- Condition: New
A failing sensor can show up as a temperature gauge that reads wrong, a check engine light or rough running. Before you replace the sensor, rule out the wiring, the connector and the cooling system itself, since a fault in any of them can look like a bad sensor. One sensor goes on each engine, and this listing is a single sensor.
Fits
The sensor is specifically designed for GM applications. It also fits the 1999-2013 GMC Sierra 1500 V6 4.3L and the 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse V6 3.8L. If your own car is not named here, run its year, make and engine through the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Port quantity: 1
- Attachment method: Bolt on
- Connector quantity: 1
- Terminal quantity: 2
Build and materials
- Material: Brass
- Connector: Round, plug-in, female
- Terminals: Male pin
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: Mexico
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the right Chevy Silverado 1500 coolant temperature sensor for a 1999-2013 truck with the V6 4.3L?
Yes. The STANDARD T-SERIES TX3T fits the 1999-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 V6 4.3L. For any other vehicle, look up your engine in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Does the TX3T work as a Buick LaCrosse coolant temperature sensor on a 2005-2009 model with the V6 3.8L?
Yes, the STANDARD T-SERIES TX3T fits the 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse V6 3.8L.
Is the connector on the TX3T coolant temperature sensor male or female?
The STANDARD T-SERIES TX3T has a round, plug-in female connector with two male pin terminals. The listing is one sensor with one connector and one port.
What might I notice when this coolant temperature sensor is failing?
You may see a temperature gauge that reads oddly, a check engine light or rough running. A shop can test the sensor's readings to confirm.
Is the STANDARD T-SERIES TX3T made of brass?
Yes, the material is brass. The sensor is also tested for performance and reliability.
