Fuel Tank Temperature Sensor

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The fuel tank temperature sensor is used to detect the fuel temperature inside the fuel tank. The sensor modifies a voltage signal from the ECM. The modified signal returns to the ECM as the fuel temperature input. The sensor uses a thermistor which is sensitive to the change in temperature. The electrical resistance of the thermistor decreases as temperature increases.

< Reference data >

FLUID TEMPERATURE AND RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

Fluid temperature [°C (°F)]

Voltage⁽¹⁾ (V)

Resistance (kΩ)

20 (68)

3.5

2.3 - 2.7

50 (122)

2.2

0.79 - 0.90

⁽¹⁾	These data are reference values and are measured between ECM terminals 106 (Fuel tank temperature sensor) and 128 (ECM ground).

Fig 1: Identifying Thermistor Resistance Vs Temperature Characteristics Graph

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.