Component Description

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The fuel tank temperature sensor is used to detect the fuel temperature inside the fuel tank. The sensor modifies a voltage signal from the ECM. The modified signal returns to the ECM as the fuel temperature input. The sensor uses a thermistor which is sensitive to the change in temperature. The electrical resistance of the thermistor decreases as temperature increases.

Fig 1: Locating Fuel Level Sensor Unit And Fuel Pump Harness Connector

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Reference data

FTT SENSOR REFERENCE DATA

Fluid temperature °C (°F)

Voltage⁽¹⁾ V

Resistance kΩ

20 (68)

3.5

2.3 - 2.7

50 (122)

2.2

0.79 - 0.90

⁽¹⁾	This data is reference values and is measured between ECM terminal 107 (Fuel tank temperature sensor) and ground.

Fig 2: Resistance And Temperature Graph

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CAUTION: Do not use ECM ground terminals when measuring input/output voltage. Doing so may damage the ECM's transistor. Use ground other than ECM, such as ground.