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Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer): Description and Operation
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor - Description

DESCRIPTION

The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor (2) is used to sense engine coolant temperature. The ECT sensor protrudes into an engine water jacket.

The ECT sensor is a two-wire Negative Thermal Coefficient (NTC) sensor. Meaning, as engine coolant temperature increases, resistance (voltage) in the
sensor decreases. As temperature decreases, resistance (voltage) in the sensor increases.

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