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Coolant Temperature Display

The coolant temperature switch monitors engine temperature. Resistance in switch changes from 1000 ohms at 100°F (38°C) to 76 ohms at 260°F (127°C). Temperature is displayed through a 21-segment bar graph. When bar graph changes from 15 to 16 segments, an audible alarm sounds and the coolant temperature warning indicator lights.