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Engine temperature sensor

The engine temperature sensor picks up the coolant temperature of the engine cooling circuit. The coolant temperature is one of the measured variables e.g. for the following calculations: fuel injection rate and nominal idle speed.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Temperature Sensor And Thermostat Housing
G10003943Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Index Explanation
1 Engine temperature sensor
2 Thermostat housing
3 Characteristic map thermostat

The engine temperature sensor is on the thermostat housing.