Code 15 (1 Of 3): Engine Coolant - Mercury MerCruiser MCM 454 Mag MPI Service Manual

TROUBLE CODE DIAGNOSTICS - 7.4L MPI
Code 14 (3 of 3): Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Circuit (Scan) -
Low Temperature Indicated
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR CHART
Code 15 (1 of 3): Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Circuit (Scan)
High Temperature Indicated
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION:
The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor uses a thermistor to control the signal volt-
age to the ECM. The ECM applies a voltage on CKT 410 to the sensor. When the engine
coolant is cold, the sensor (thermistor) resistance is high, therefore, the ECM will see high
signal voltage. As the engine coolant warms, the sensor resistance becomes less, and the
voltage drops. At normal engine operating temperature, 160-180 F (71-82 C), the voltage
will measure about 1.5 to 2.0 volts.
Index
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Temperature - to - Resistance Values (Approximate)
F
210
160
100
70
40
20
0
-40
a
a - Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
b - To Map Sensor
c - Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT)
d - Sensor Ground
ECT Sensor
C
100
70
38
20
4
-7
-18
-40
b
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OHMS
185
450
1,800
3,400
7,500
13,500
25,000
100,700
c
d
90-861326--1 MARCH 1999