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Individual Operation

The engine coolant temperature sensor uses a thermistor which is sensitive to the change in temperature. The electrical resistance of the thermistor decreases as temperature increases.

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Reference data

Temperature [ deg.C (deg.F)]

Voltage* (V)

Resistance (kOhm)

-10 (14)

4.29 - 4.50

7.0 - 11.4

20 (68)

3.48 - 3.58

2.37 - 2.63

50 (122)

2.03 - 2.49

0.68 - 1.00

90 (194)

0.97 - 1.04

0.236 - 0.260

*: These data are reference values and are measured between ECM terminals.