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Battery Temperature Sensor

Battery temperature sensor is integrated in battery current sensor. The sensor measures temperature around the battery.

This sensor uses a thermistor and its electrical resistance varies as the temperature varies. VCM detects a voltage change caused by the change in electrical resistance.

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Temperature [°C (°F)] Voltage (V) Resistance (kΩ)
25 (77) 3.333 1.9 - 2.1
90 (194) 0.969 0.222 - 0.258
Fig 1: Battery Temperature Sensor Resistance Graph
G08702911Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.