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Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor

The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor is a temperature dependent resistor (thermistor). The resistance of the thermistor decreases as the engine coolant temperature increases. See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Cutaway View Of Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor & Resistance Chart
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