In this video I show how you can test the ECT (engine coolant temp) sensor’s ability to “sweep” through different temperatures. I show an unconventional way with ice instead of heat. I had to do this to match the chart given by Triumph which only went colder instead of warmer for the bench test.
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Doesn't that Triumph have a OBD2 port where you could just plug it into a scanner and read live data? I understand you took it out to fix the leak so you had easy access but I sure do like these newer bikes you can plug into a scanner.
Great Video.
Ive seen were the base K ohm resistance between the old and new replacment sensor were different, the old sensor was reading 2.9 K ohm and responding to temp change as it should. The new sensor @ the same 19*c was reading 3.5 K ohm. Old sensor told the ecm the motor was warmer than it was at start up.
Thank you Shane. Very well explained, just as it should be for newbies. Well done.