Coolant Temperature Sensor Specifications

1990 Toyota 4Runner 2D Utility, 2.4 R, AutomaticSECTION Coolant Temperature Sensor Specifications
COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Terminals (1) Ohms
-4°F (20°C) 10,000-20,000
32°F (0°C) 4000-7000
68°F (20°C) 2000-3000
104°F (40°C) 900-1300
140°F (60°C) 400-700
176°F (80°C) 200-400
212°F (100°C) 120-200
248°F (120°C) 0-120
(1) See Fig 1. for a graph display of sensor resistance values.
Fig 1: Coolant Temperature Sensor Specifications Graph
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