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DTC P0181: FTT Sensor: Description

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.

G04080535Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

<Reference Data> 

Fluid temperature
[°C (°F)]
Voltage* (V) Resistance (kΩ)
20 (68) 3.5 2.3 - 2.7
50 (122) 2.2 0.79 - 0.90

*: These data are reference values and are measured between ECM terminals 106 (Fuel Tank Temperature Sensor) and 128 (ECM ground).