Fuel Tank Temperature Sensor

The fuel tank temperature sensor is used to detect the fuel temperature inside the fuel tank. The sensor modifies a voltage signal from the ECM. The modified signal returns to the ECM as the fuel temperature input. The sensor uses a thermistor which is sensitive to the change in temperature. The electrical resistance of the thermistor decreases as temperature increases.

Fig 1: Fuel Tank Temperature Sensor Resistance Versus Temperature Graph

Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

< Reference data >

Fluid temperature [°C (°F)]

Voltage⁽¹⁾ [V]

Resistance [kΩ]

20 (68)

3.5

2.3 - 2.7

50 (122)

2.2

0.79 - 0.90

⁽¹⁾	These data are reference values and are measured between ECM terminals.