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Component description for a coolant temperature sensor - GF07.04-P-6040AMG

ENGINE 156.980 in MODEL 164, 251 

ENGINE 156.982 in MODEL 209 

ENGINE 156.983 in MODEL 211, 219 

ENGINE 156.984 in MODEL 216, 221 

Location 

The temperature sensor is located at the front on the right cylinder head.

Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Temperature Sensor
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Function 

The NTC resistor integrated in the temperature sensor alters its electrical resistance in line with the coolant temperature. The ME control unit (N3/10) analyzes voltage signal produced in line with the coolant temperature.

IMPORTANT

NTC means "N  egative Temperature Coefficient", which means: The electrical resistance falls as the temperature rises (heat conductor).

Example: 

VOLTAGE SIGNAL REFERENCE

Coolant temperature Resistance value Voltage signal
20°C 3123Ω 0, 312 V
60°C 632Ω 0, 063 V
120°C 101Ω 0, 010 V