Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor

Check resistance between engine coolant temperature sensor terminals 1 and 2 as shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Checking Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor

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REFERENCE DATA

Engine coolant temperature °C (°F)

Voltage⁽¹⁾ V

Resistance kΩ

-10 (14)

4.4

7.0 - 11.4

20 (68)

3.5

2.1 - 2.9

50 (122)

2.2

0.68 - 1.00

90 (194)

0.9

0.236 - 0.260

⁽¹⁾	These data are reference values and are measured between ECM terminal 73 (Engine coolant temperature sensor) and ground.

Fig 2: Identifying Resistance & Temperature Graph

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