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Coolant Temperature Override (CTO) Switch

Coolant temperature override (CTO) switch is located in coolant passage at cylinder head or coolant passage at intake manifold.

Inner port of switch is connected to EGR port on intake manifold and outer port is connected to EGR valve, or EGR-TVS. Switch opens at a preset temperature. Below these temperatures, no EGR is possible.

Fig 1: EGR System (V8 - Carbureted)
G8954Courtesy of CHRYSLER MOTORS.