TROUBLE CODE DIAGNOSTICS - 7.4L MPI
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 23
Page 5G-40
90-861326--1 MARCH 1999
Code 14 (3 of 3): Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Circuit (Scan) -
Low Temperature Indicated
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR CHART
ECT Sensor
Temperature - to - Resistance Values (Approximate)
°
F
°
C
OHMS
210
160
100
70
40
20
0
-40
100
70
38
20
4
-7
-18
-40
185
450
1,800
3,400
7,500
13,500
25,000
100,700
Code 15 (1 of 3): Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Circuit (Scan)
High Temperature Indicated
a
b
c
d
a -
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
b -
To Map Sensor
c -
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT)
d -
Sensor Ground
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION:
The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor uses a thermistor to control the signal volt-
age to the ECM. The ECM applies a voltage on CKT 410 to the sensor. When the engine
coolant is cold, the sensor (thermistor) resistance is high, therefore, the ECM will see high
signal voltage. As the engine coolant warms, the sensor resistance becomes less, and the
voltage drops. At normal engine operating temperature, 160-180
°
F (71-82
°
C), the voltage
will measure about 1.5 to 2.0 volts.
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