RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-4.7L (2008)
EGR Temperature Sensor: Description and Operation
Operation-Pick Up Models
OPERATION-PICK UP MODELS
The EGR Temperature Sensor (1) is located on the intake manifold, below, and to the rear of the EGR valve (5).
A temperature probe (1) is located at the end of the sensor assembly (3).
The EGR temperature sensor is a negative temperature coefficient thermistor used to measure the temperature of the EGR gas flow after it exits the EGR
cooler.
The ECM (Engine Control Module) supplies 5-volts to the EGR temperature signal circuit. To determine the temperature of the EGR gas flow, the ECM
monitors the change in voltage caused by changes in the resistance of the sensor. The ECM uses the exhaust gas recirculation temperature value for the
engine protection system, and also for engine emissions control.