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Coolant Temperature Sensor

Function: Measures engine coolant temperature.

Location: Mounted in a port in the cylinder head, next to the thermostat housing.

 

 

Signal: Analogue Voltage to ECU. Resistance proportional to coolant temperature.

Wires and Connectors :

E-A ECU - Connector A   PIN   PIN  
C-A Connector A

 

 C-A

39 Sensor signal +

1

 

 G

G Coolant Temperature Sensor 7 Sensor ground - 2

 

STOP!
Before proceeding check all the relevant wires and connectors forintegrity.
Click here for a guide to procedures

 

Removal and Replacement Guide:

IMPORTANT !
The following information must be used in conjunction with the procedures given in the Service Manuals applicable to both the
engine and its installation (the vehicle or machine).
DO NOT work on any part of the engine until you have read and understood all the relevant service information.

 

Removal: When the coolant sensor is removed engine coolant will be lost.
Depending on the installation the engine coolant may need to be drained before removing the coolant sensor.

See the relevant installation service procedures for the correct procedures.

1 Stop the engine and allow it to cool.

2 Uncouple the electrical connector A.
3 Unscrew the sensor B from the cylinder head C.

Replacement: Replacement is the reversal of removal but note the following:

1 Carefully inspect the sensor for signs of damage or excessive contamination.
2 Make sure that the copper sealing washer D is undamaged and fitted correctly
3 Make sure that the threaded port in the cylinder head is clean and free from damage.
Torque Settings:
A 20 Nm

 

 

 Testing the Device:

1 Disconnect connector A at the Coolant temperature sensor B
2 Switch the ignition on.
3 Measure the voltage across the harness pins, this should be 4,98 Volts
4 Measure the resistance across the sensor, see table below for resistance values

IMPORTANT !
Use the multi-meter on the harness connector pins.
DO NOT use the meter on the ECU pins.

 

Coolant Temperature Sensor Element
Resistance Values
Temperature
degrees °C
Resistance
(KOhms)
-40 38,313÷52,926
-10 7,800÷8,800
0 5,227÷6,623
15 2,900÷3,100
25 2,062÷2,180
80 0,250÷0,348
140 0,067÷0,076

 

Related Fault Code Descriptions:

P0116 Coolant temperature sensor performance invalid
P0117 Coolant temperature sensor signal too low
P0118 Coolant temperature sensor signal too high
P0217 Engine Coolant Temperature Exceeds Upper Limit

 

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