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Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor

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The engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor is a 2-wire thermistor sensor which changes resistance as temperature changes. The resistance of the sensor increases as engine temperature decreases and the voltage sent to the PCM increases. The PCM uses this information to help determine TCC operation.