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unstable coolant sensor feed after hot start

Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2011 7:39 pm
by durson1
Running MS2 V3 2.89 code on a VW4 cyl. direct coil control.
So reviewing my logs after a cold start my coolant sensor feed is pretty steady along with the intake air sensor. After a hot start though its shakey throughout the log. Intake air sensor stays pretty steady, but coolant temp is a jagged line. I've checked the wiring and the grounds. Anyone have any idea why the output from the sensor is only effected after a hot start.
I've attached logs of a cold and hot start and my msq.

Re: unstable coolant sensor feed after hot start

Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2011 8:59 pm
by kjones6039
Not to worry!! :D

Both logs look quite normal IMO. In the first log your clt went from ~66 to ~190 degrees, a difference of ~125 degrees. In the second log your temp only varied ~24 degrees which accounts for the more jagged looking trace spread across the vertical axis of the log.

I have seen this many times and it does not indicate a problem.

Ken

Re: unstable coolant sensor feed after hot start

Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:51 pm
by durson1
Thats good to know and makes sense. Thanks.