
4.35
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR (ECT)
OPERATION OVERVIEW
The engine coolant temperature sensor measures
coolant temperature. The engine temperature sensor is a
Negative Temperature Coefficient (NTC) type sensor, as
the temperature increases the resistance decreases.
Coolant passes through the cylinder and by the sensor
probe, varying a resistance reading which is relayed to
the ECU. This signal is processed by the ECU and
compared to its programming for determining the fuel
and ignition requirements during operation. The ECU
also uses this signal to determine when to activate the
fan during operation.
ECT SENSOR TEST
To quickly rule out other components and wiring related
to the ECT, disconnect the harness from the ECT sensor
and start the engine. After a few seconds, the fan should
turn on and the “Check Engine” indicator should display
on the instrument cluster. This indicates all other
components are working properly.
Refer to Chapter 4 for additional ECT information. Polaris
dealers can test the sensor by using the Digital Wrench®
Diagnostic Software (dealer only).
TEMPERATURE °F (°C)
RESISTANCE
32 °F (0 °C)
5.9kΩ ± 5%
68 °F (20 °C)
2.5kΩ ± 5%
176 °F (80 °C)
323Ω ± 5%
212 °F (100 °C)
186Ω ± 5%
ECT SENSOR REPLACEMENT
1.
Remove the seat and both LH side panels.
2.
Drain coolant to level below the ECT sensor.
3.
Disconnect the wire harness from the ECT sensor.
4.
Remove the clamp
q
from the coolant bypass hose,
then pull the hose from the bottom of the thermostat
housing to allow enough access for ECT sensor
w
removal.
5.
Remove and replace the sensor, applying a light
coating of thread sealant to aid installation.
6.
Torque the ECT sensor to specification.
TORQUE
ECT Sensor:
17 ft. lbs (23 Nm)
7.
Reverse the previous steps to assemble the vehicle.
Summary of Contents for Sportsman 850 Touring EPS
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Page 78: ...3 6 OIL FLOW DIAGRAM ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ...
Page 93: ...3 3 21 WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ...
Page 94: ...3 22 STATOR COVER ASSEMBLY TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ...
Page 100: ...3 28 VALVE COVER ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ...
Page 101: ...3 3 29 CAMSHAFT CARRIER CAMSHAFT ROCKER ARM ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ...
Page 102: ...3 30 CYLINDER HEAD VALVES INTEGRATED THROTTLE BODY ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ...
Page 103: ...3 3 31 VALVE AND SPRING HEIGHT DETAIL SPM850 ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ...
Page 104: ...3 32 VALVE AND SPRING HEIGHT DETAIL SPM1000 ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ...
Page 105: ...3 3 33 PISTON CONNECTING ROD ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ...
Page 106: ...3 34 CRANKSHAFT ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ...
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Page 108: ...3 36 CRANKCASE UPPER ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ...
Page 109: ...3 3 37 BALANCE SHAFT BALANCE SHAFT TIMING ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ...
Page 110: ...3 38 CRANKCASE LOWER WITH OIL PUMP ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ...
Page 111: ...3 3 39 STATOR COVER FLYWHEEL WATER PUMP COUPLER ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ...
Page 112: ...3 40 WATER PUMP WATER PUMP COUPLER STATOR ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ...
Page 113: ...3 3 41 DRIVE COUPLER REAR STARTER GEAR ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ...
Page 141: ...3 3 69 CRANKCASE ASSEMBLY UPPER ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ...
Page 143: ...3 3 71 BALANCE SHAFT TIMING ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ...
Page 145: ...3 3 73 CRANKCASE SEALANT AND TORQUE VALUES ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ...
Page 154: ...3 82 NOTES ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ...
Page 160: ...4 6 FUEL TANK FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VIEW FUEL SYSTEM ...
Page 170: ...4 16 EFI SYSTEM LAYOUT EFI SYSTEM ASSEMBLY VIEW FUEL SYSTEM ...
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Page 217: ...5 5 13 DRIVE CLUTCH SERVICE DRIVE CLUTCH EXPLODED VIEW ALL MODELS PVT SYSTEM ...
Page 245: ...6 6 11 Primary Shaft Rear Output Shaft Reverse Shaft Coupler Input Shaft TRANSMISSION ...
Page 246: ...6 12 Cam Shift Shaft Bellcrank Shift Shaft TRANSMISSION ...
Page 254: ...6 20 TRANSMISSION EXPLODED VIEW TRANSMISSION ...
Page 330: ...7 74 NOTES FINAL DRIVE ...
Page 338: ...8 8 STEERING EPS STEERING ASSEMBLY VIEW EPS MODELS STEERING SUSPENSION ...
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Page 437: ...11 11 23 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER KEY ON NO POWER ELECTRICAL ...
Page 438: ...11 24 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NO HIGH BEAM INDICATOR ELECTRICAL ...
Page 439: ...11 11 25 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NO INCORRECT FUEL LEVEL ELECTRICAL ...
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