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Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor

Exhaust gas temperature sensor (EGT sensor) is installed exhaust manifold. Exhaust gas temperature sensor uses a thermistor which is sensitive to the change in temperature. Electrical resistance of the thermistor decreases in response to the temperature rises.

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Exhaust gas temperature Voltage Resistance
100°C (212°F) 4.74 V 18.25 kΩ
200°C (392°F) 4.00 V 4.00 kΩ
400°C (752°F) 1.96 V 0.64 kΩ
600°C (1112°F) 0.85 V 0.20 kΩ