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Structure and inner electrical connection

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The ethanol sensor is connected via a 3-pin electrical connector.

The sensor receives its power supply from the engine management ECU. The signal from the ethanol sensor is transmitted by pulse width modulation.

Fig 1: Ethanol Sensor - Circuit Diagram
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Item Explanation
1 Ethanol sensor
2 Electronic analyzer module with sensor cell
3 Temperature sensor
PIN REFERENCE

Pin Explanation
PWM Ethanol content and temperature signal
5 V 5 Volts, supply voltage
Kl. 31 Ground connection (Terminal 31)