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Component Inspection

  1. CHECK ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect engine oil temperature sensor harness connector.
    3. Remove engine oil temperature sensor.
    4. Check resistance between engine oil temperature sensor terminals by heating with hot water as shown in the figure.
      RESISTANCE REFERENCE CHART

      Terminals Condition Resistance (kΩ)
      1 and 2 Temperature [°C (°F)] 20 (68) 2.1 - 2.9
      50 (122) 0.68 - 1.00
      90 (194) 0.236 - 0.260

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: INSPECTION END

      NO: Replace engine oil temperature sensor.

      Fig 1: Checking Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
      G07159751Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.