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Component Testing

  1. Vehicle OFF, remove the B34B engine coolant temperature sensor.
  2. NOTE:

    A thermometer can be used to the used to test the sensor off the vehicle.

  3. Test the engine coolant temperature sensor by varying the sensor temperature while monitoring the sensor resistance. Compare the readings with the Temperature Versus Resistance  table and verify that the resistance is within 5 percent of the specification.
    • If not within the specified range, replace the B34B engine coolant temperature sensor.