Re: Re: Battery Temp sensor question

From: Andy Levy (andylevy@yahoo.com)
Date: Sun Dec 16 2001 - 09:53:00 EST


Not only does it vary the amount of charge applied, I think it's also there
to prevent overcharging.

Chuck Robbins wrote:

> The battery temp sensor (the round "plunger" on the bottom of the battery
> tray) measures the temperature of the battery and adjusts the amount of
> charge depending on the temp. Colder temps = more charge. I don't know if
> it would trip a MIL if something was wrong with it or not, but I imagine
> it would.
>
> --
> Chuck Robbins
> '99 Dakota Sport
> www.intense99dak.com
>
>
>> While installing a new adjustable shock system yesterday, I had to remove
>> the battery to install a small air compressor. I saw what I think is the
>> "battery temperature sensor" What or should I say how dose this interact
>> with the PCM on controlling the engine?
>>
>>
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-andy
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