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(2) Insert block heater assembly with element loop pointing at twelve o’clock (Fig. 7). (3) With block heater fully seated, tighten center screw to 2 N·m (17 in. lbs.) torque. (4) Refill cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE). (5) Start and warm the engine. Check for leaks. ENGINE COOLANT DESCRIPTION The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor is used to sense engine coolant temperature. The sensor The ECT sensor is a two-wire Negative Thermal Coefficient (NTC) sensor. Meaning, as engine coolant OPERATION At key-on, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) sends out a regulated 5 volt signal to the ECT sensor. When the engine is cold, the PCM will operate in Open Loop cycle. It will demand slightly richer air- The PCM uses inputs from the ECT sensor for the following calculations: • for engine coolant temperature gauge operation through CCD or PCI (J1850) communications • Injector pulse-width • Spark-advance curves • ASD relay shut-down times • Idle Air Control (IAC) motor key-on steps • Pulse-width prime-shot during cranking • O2 sensor closed loop times • Purge solenoid on/off times • EGR solenoid on/off times (if equipped) • Leak Detection Pump operation (if equipped) • Radiator fan relay on/off times (if equipped) • Target idle speed REMOVAL - 3.9L/5.2L/5.9L The engine coolant temperature sensor is installed into a water jacket at front of intake manifold near WARNING: HOT, PRESSURIZED COOLANT CAN MUST BE PARTIALLY DRAINED BEFORE REMOV- (1) Partially drain cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE). (2) Disconnect electrical connector from sensor (Fig. 8). (3) Engines with air conditioning: When removing the connector from sensor, do not pull (4) Remove sensor from intake manifold. REMOVAL - 4.7L WARNING: HOT, PRESSURIZED COOLANT CAN The ECT sensor is located near the front of the intake manifold (Fig. 9). (1) Partially drain cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE). (2) Disconnect electrical connector from ECT sen- sor. (3) Remove sensor from intake manifold. Fig. 8 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor—5.2L/ 5.9L Engines—Typical 1 - GENERATOR 7 - 36 ENGINE AN ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - 4.7L (Continued) |