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OBD-II review
1. Overview
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) began regulation of
On Board Diagnostics (OBD) for vehicles sold in California beginning
with the 1988 model year. The first phase, OBD-I, required monitoring of
the fuel metering system, Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) sy ...
Description
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECTS) is located in the
engine coolant passage of the cylinder head for detecting the engine
coolant temperature. The ECTS uses a thermistor whose resistance changes
with the temperature.
The electrical resistance of the ECTS decreases as the ...