Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (Ect); Operation Overview; Ect Sensor Test - Polaris RANGER XP 900 2018-2019 Service Manual

FUEL SYSTEM

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR (ECT)

OPERATION OVERVIEW

Mounted in the cylinder head, the engine temperature
sensor measures coolant temperature. The engine
temperature sensor is
Coefficient (NTC) type sensor, as the temperature
increases the resistance decreases.
Coolant passes through the cylinder head and by the
sensor probe, varying a resistance reading which is
relayed to the ECU. This signal is processed by the ECU
and compared to its programming for determining the
fuel and ignition requirements during operation. The ECU
also uses this signal to determine when to activate the
cooling fan during operation.
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a Negative Temperature

ECT SENSOR TEST

To quickly rule out other components and wiring related
to the ECT, disconnect the harness from the ECT sensor
and start the engine. After a few seconds, the fan should
turn on and the "Check Engine" indicator should display
on the instrument cluster. This indicates all other
components are working properly.
Refer to "Coolant Temperature Sensor"page 11.25 for
additional ECT sensor information. Polaris dealers can
test the sensor by using Digital Wrench® Diagnostic
Software (dealer only).
ECT Sensor Resistance Readings
TEMPERATURE °F (°C)
68 °F (20 °C)
86 °F (30 °C)
104 °F (40 °C)
122 °F (50 °C)
140 °F (60 °C)
158 °F (70 °C)
176 °F (80 °C)
194 °F (90 °C)
212 °F (100 °C)
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RESISTANCE
2.5k Ω ± 6%
1.7k Ω ± 6%
1.2k Ω ± 6%
834 Ω ± 6%
596 Ω ± 6%
435 Ω ± 6%
323 Ω ± 6%
243 Ω ± 6%
186 Ω ± 6%
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