Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor - Electric Thermostat Housing
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The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor is located in the electric thermostat housing. The ECT sensor is a sealed in the thermostat housing with an O-ring seal. The ECT sensor is a push fit in the thermostat housing and rotated clockwise to lock in position.
The ECT sensor monitors the engine coolant temperature in the thermostat housing and uses the information to control the electric thermostat.
Operation of the ECT sensor is as described above for the radiator outlet ECT sensor.