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ystem (pressure).
Outputs from the ECM control the radiator fans control module, located behind the left hand side of the bumper, to operate
the fans in the series mode (slow), paralle l mode (Fast) or Off modes. Hysteresis in the temperature and pressure switching
values prevents 'hun ting' between modes.
Under hot operating conditions, the fans may continue to operat e for some time after the engine has been switched off, but
will stop automatically when the coolant te mperature has been sufficiently reduced.
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECT) and ECM
The engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor is located in the coolant outlet pipe and reacts to engine coolant temperature
changes, providing an input to the Engine Control Module (ECM). The sensor has a negative te mperature coefficient so that
the sensor resistance decrea ses as temperature rises.
Temperature / Resistance Relationship Graph
T
emperature / Resistance
Relationship Table
