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Theory operation of temp gauges

Anonymous

∙ 16y ago

Updated: 10/20/2022

System voltage is applied to the temperature sensor, which is a variable resistor that limits more or less system voltage to pass based on engine coolant temperature. The temperature guage needle then moves accordingly to the varying input voltage sent to it from the sensor.

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∙ 16y ago

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