Coolant Temperature Sensor (Cts)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Plymouth Voyager, 1995 Plymouth Grand Voyager, 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan, and 1995 Dodge Caravan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Sensor is mounted in intake manifold, next to thermostat housing.
- With key off, disconnect wire connector from sensor. Connect ohmmeter between sensor terminals. See SENSOR RESISTANCE table. If ohmmeter readings are not within specification, replace CTS.
SENSOR RESISTANCE
| Temperature | Ohms |
|---|---|
| -40°F (-40°C) | 291,490-381,710 |
| -4°F (-20°C) | 85,850-108,390 |
| 14°F (-10°C) | 49,250-61,430 |
| 32°F (0°C) | 29,330-35,990 |
| 50°F (10°C) | 17,990-21,810 |
| 68°F (20°C) | 11,370-13,610 |
| 77°F (25°C) | 9120-10,880 |
| 86°F (30°C) | 7370-8750 |
| 104°F (40°C) | 4900-5750 |
| 122°F (50°C) | 3330-3880 |
| 140°F (60°C) | 2310-2670 |
| 158°F (70°C) | 1630-1870 |
| 176°F (80°C) | 1170-1340 |
| 194°F (90°C) | 860-970 |
| 212°F (100°C) | 640-720 |
| 230°F (110°C) | 480-540 |
| 248°F (120°C) | 370-410 |