- engine coolant temperature sensor
- (ECT) the thermistor sensor that provides coolant temperature information to the computer. Used to alter spark advance and EGR flow during warm-up or an overheating condition
Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
engine coolant temperature sensor
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