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Thermostat: Description and Operation

GF20.10-P-3160V Component Description For The Three-disk Thermostat Valve

Location

The three-disk thermostat valve is located at the front of the engine.

Task

To control the coolant temperature in the range of approx. 80 °C to 100 °C. From approx. 110 °C, to fully open independently of the control.

Function

Voltage supply to terminal 87, actuation of the heating element on the ground side of the ME control unit. The opening cross-section is set via the
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