Electrical equipment

Engine coolant temperature sensor

2steps
~12min
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OPERATION

A thermistor sends a change in resistance to the receiver according to the coolant temperature, and a threshold switch turns on the warning light on the instrument panel when the temperature reaches 118 °C.

CHECKING

Connect an ohmmeter between terminal 1 (engines K and E) or terminal 2 (engine F) of the sensor and vehicle ground.

Correct value: 160 to 1,250 Ω.

LOCATION

Engine D

Sonde de température d’eau moteur
  1. Warning lamp sensor

  2. Indicator sensor

Engine F

Sonde de température d’eau moteur

Engine E

Sonde de température d’eau moteur

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