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Coolant Temp Sensor 2-Pin

The coolant temperature sensor (CLT/ECT) uses a 2-pin connector carrying a thermistor signal that changes resistance with temperature. The ECU reads voltage across the thermistor to calculate engine coolant temperature.

// connector diagram 2 pins
// loading diagram...
// Specifications
Standard
Generic NTC thermistor 2-pin
Pin Count
2
Type
NTC thermistor
Resistance
2.5k ohm at 20C / 300 ohm at 80C typical
Use Case
Engine coolant temperature all fuel injected vehicles
Output
Analog resistance varies with temperature
// Pin Reference Table
PinNameFunctionType
1 Signal Thermistor signal to ECU ADC
2 GND Ground return GND

The coolant temperature sensor (CLT/ECT) uses a 2-pin connector carrying a thermistor signal that changes resistance with temperature. The ECU reads voltage across the thermistor to calculate engine coolant temperature.