Purpose
Coolant temperature detection and signal transmission to the engine control unit.
Accommodation
VN 9.016 1. Pressure sensor in TKVD (В4/6); 2. Coolant temperature sensor (B11/4)
VN 9.017 1. Coolant temperature sensor B11/4
Design
VN 9.018 Coolant temperature sensor 1.2. Electrical connector contacts 3. Coolant temperature sensor B11/4
Functioning
The resistance of a resistor with a negative temperature coefficient of resistance is inversely proportional to temperature:
- 20°C roughly corresponds to a resistance of 3087 ohms±5%.
- 80°C roughly corresponds to a resistance of 319 ohms±5%.