Description And Operation

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Fig 1: EGR Temperature Sensor Wire Harness Connector

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The EGR Temperature Sensor (1) is located on the outlet side of the EGR cooler, on the right side of the engine.
The EGR temperature sensor is a negative temperature coefficient thermistor used to measure the temperature of the EGR gas flow after it exits the EGR cooler.
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) supplies 5 volts to the EGR temperature signal circuit. To determine the temperature of the EGR gas flow, the PCM monitors the change in voltage caused by changes in the resistance of the sensor. The PCM uses the exhaust gas recirculation temperature value for the engine protection system, and also for engine emissions control.