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Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor

Exhaust gas temperature sensor (EGT sensor) is installed exhaust manifold. Exhaust gas temperature sensor uses a thermistor which is sensitive to the change in temperature. Electrical resistance of the thermistor decreases in response to the temperature rises.

G16071048Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
G16071049Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Fluid temperature [°C (°F)] Voltage (V) Resistance (kΩ)
100 (212) 4.74 18.25
200 (392) 4.00 4.00
400 (752) 1.96 0.64
600 (1112) 0.85 0.20