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DDEC VI ELECTRONIC CONTROLS APPLICATION AND INSTALLATION
3.6
SENSORS
DDEC is designed to operate with several types of sensors as listed in Table 3-98.
Sensor Type
Description
Variable Reluctance/Magnetic Pick-up
Used to monitor the crankshaft position, engine speed, turbo
speed, and vehicle speed.
Thermistor
Used to monitor temperatures.
Variable Capacitance
Used to monitor manifold, and oil gallery pressures.
Variable Resistance (Potentiometer)
Used to sense throttle position.
Switch
Used to signal coolant level.
Table 3-98
Sensor Types
The sensors integrated into the Engine Harness are factory-installed (refer to section 3.6.1). The
sensors integrated into the Vehicle Interface Harness are installed by the OEM (refer to section
3.6.2).
All information subject to change without notice.
(Rev. 01/07)
3-91
7SA827 0701
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