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








DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
The ECT Sensor is a temperature dependant resistor (thermistor). The resistance of the thermistor decreases as the engine coolant temperature increases as shown above.