PINPOINT TEST DX: Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor: Introduction

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Introduction
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NOTE: Engine coolant temperature must be greater than 10°C (50°F) to pass the KOEO self-test and greater than 82°C (180°F) to pass the KOER self-test.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

  • ECT sensor (12A648)
  • harness circuits: ECT and SIGRTN
  • powertrain control module (PCM) (12A650)
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TEMPERATURE SENSOR VOLTAGE AND RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Temperature Temperature Sensor Values
°C °F Resistance (K ohms)
120 248 1.18
110 230 1.55
100 212 2.07
90 194 2.80
80 176 3.84
70 158 5.37
60 140 7.70
50 122 10.97
40 104 16.15
30 86 24.27
20 68 37.30
10 50 58.75
0 32 95.85
-10 14 160.31
Fig 1: Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Connector
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Harness Side

Circuit Pin
ECT (Engine Coolant Temperature) 1
SIGRTN (Signal Return) 2
Fig 2: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Connector - For PCM Connector Views
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Harness Side

Circuit Pin
ECT (Engine Coolant Temperature) E38
SIGRTN (Signal Return) E13
RENDER: 1.0x

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