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Function And Operation Principle

The CWT Oil Temperature Sensor (OTS) is a negative coefficient thermistor used by the PCM to measure engine oil temperature for the purpose of adjusting CWT calculations.

Fig 1: Identifying CVVT Oil Temperature Sensor
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Fig 2: Identifying Thermistor, Packing (Rubber), Body And Terminal
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