1500 4x4 Pickup V8-318 5.2L Magnum (1994)
Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer): Electrical Specifications
Sensor Resistance Values
Temperature .................................................................................................................................................................................. Resistance (k-ohms)
-40° F .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 291.49 to 381.71
-4° F ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 85.85 to 108.39
14° F ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 49.25 to 61.43
32° F ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 29.33 to 35.99
50° F ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 17.99 to 21.81
68° F ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 11.37 to 13.61
77° F ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 9.12 to 10.88
86° F .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 7.37 to 8.75
104° F ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 4.90 to 5.75
122° F ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 3.33 to 3.88
140° F ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 2.31 to 2.67
158° F ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 1.63 to 1.87
176° F ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 1.17 to 1.34
194° F ............................................................................................................................................................................................... .86 to .97
212° F ............................................................................................................................................................................................... .68 to .72
230° F ............................................................................................................................................................................................... .48 to .54
248° F ............................................................................................................................................................................................... .37 to .41
Temperature VS. Voltage Curve
NOTE: For information on how this type of sensor operates SEE, Powertrain Management/Computers and Control Systems/Coolant Temperature
Sensor/Description and Operation.
NOTE: Measure resistance using a high impedance Digital Volt Ohmmeter (DVOM).
COLD CURVE (Reference voltage routed to sensor through PCM internal resistance of 10k ohm)
Temperature ................................................................................................................................................................................ Voltage
-20° F .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4.70 V
-10° F .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4.57 V
0° F ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 4.45 V
10° F ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 4.30 V
20° F ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 4.10 V
30° F ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 3.90 V
40° F ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 3.60 V