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Temperature Sensors

The document discusses two types of sensors: coolant temperature sensors and fuel level sensors. It describes how coolant temperature sensors use negative temperature coefficients to decrease resistance as temperature increases, allowing them to signal the engine control module of coolant temperature. It also explains how float fuel level sensors use a float connected to a rheostat to change output voltage based on fuel level position in the tank.

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Temperature Sensors

The document discusses two types of sensors: coolant temperature sensors and fuel level sensors. It describes how coolant temperature sensors use negative temperature coefficients to decrease resistance as temperature increases, allowing them to signal the engine control module of coolant temperature. It also explains how float fuel level sensors use a float connected to a rheostat to change output voltage based on fuel level position in the tank.

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Temperature sensors

What is the operating voltage.


The Coolant Temperature Sensor (CTS) is a small unit with two terminals whose
function is to tell the Engine Control Module (ECM) what the engine temperature is. This
signal determines the intensity of engine heating and fast idling. Sensors typically have a
Negative Temperature Coefficient (NTC), which means that the resistance of the component
decreases as the temperature increases. Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) sensors are
not as common as NTCs and their resistance reacts inversely to temperature. To improve
drivability and performance on pre-1992 cars without a catalytic converter, the resistor can be
changed by inserting a resistor in series with the coolant temperature sensor.

The resistance value must be calculated before insertion. This modification cannot be
implemented on engines equipped with catalysts, since the additional supply will change the
correct operation of the lambda or oxygen probes.
Sensors are manufacturer specific and the output can vary greatly even when the
devices look the same. Any bad connection in the circuit will create additional series
resistance and distort the readings received by the ECM. This will be confirmed by a
resistance reading at the ECM manifold assembly.
The Coolant Temperature Sensor (CTS) is a two-wire device with a supply voltage of
approximately 5 volts.
The sensor changes resistance as the engine temperature changes. Most sensors have a
negative temperature coefficient (NTC), which means that the resistance of the element
decreases with increasing temperature. A change in resistance changes the sensor's output
voltage, which can be monitored for differences in its operating range. Choose a time scale of
500 seconds, connect the oscilloscope to the probe, and observe the output voltage. Starting
the engine; in most cases the voltage starts at 3 to 4 volts. However, this value will depend on
the engine temperature. As the temperature increases, the resistance decreases and the voltage
decreases. The voltage variation is usually uniform. If the CTS fails at a certain temperature,
the only reliable way to detect it is to use an oscilloscope.
Fuel-level sensors
The fuel level sensor is a device used to quickly and accurately monitor the height of
the fuel column in the tank. Using this data, Navixy calculates:

 Amount of fuel in the tank


 Fuel consumption over a certain period of time
 average fuel consumption
 Refuel or unload fuel

Float Fuel Level Sensor

How it works: The float is connected to a rheostat ("potentiometer"). As the level of fuel in
the tank changes, the position of the float also changes. The float is connected to a
potentiometer, so the resistance changes and the output voltage of the sensor changes as well.
Data from the float switch is transmitted to the control unit via:

 separate wire; Analog signal (voltage) - in vintage car


 You can transport; Digital sign - in a new car

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