Difference between revisions of "Coolant Temperature Sensor (CTS)"
From WikiLEC
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| − | Lotus part number | + | Lotus part number A100E6373S is the Coolant Temperature Sensor (CTS) which reports the engine coolant temperature to the [[ECM]]. It consists of a thermistor in a sealed package which screws into the thermostat housing. |
Thermistors are negative temperature coefficient devices and from the Lotus parts manual EMK.4, the Elan has the following characteristics: | Thermistors are negative temperature coefficient devices and from the Lotus parts manual EMK.4, the Elan has the following characteristics: | ||
Revision as of 23:21, 19 February 2008
Lotus part number A100E6373S is the Coolant Temperature Sensor (CTS) which reports the engine coolant temperature to the ECM. It consists of a thermistor in a sealed package which screws into the thermostat housing.
Thermistors are negative temperature coefficient devices and from the Lotus parts manual EMK.4, the Elan has the following characteristics:
Temp(°C) / Resistance(ohms)
100 / 185
70 / 450
38 / 1800
20 / 3400
4 / 7500
-7 / 13500
-18 / 25000
-40 / 100700
This matches a thermistor with characteristics of R0=2700 ohms and Beta=3977 such as this one for £1.42 but you'll need a package (~£50?) to put it in.
