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Component Inspection

  1. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect engine coolant temperature sensor harness connector.
    3. Remove engine coolant temperature sensor. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
    4. Check resistance between engine coolant temperature sensor terminals by heating with hot water as shown in illustration.
    TERMINAL RESISTANCE REFERENCE CHART

    Terminals Condition Resistance (kΩ)
    1 and 2 Temperature [°C (°F)] 20 (68) 2.37 - 2.63
    50 (122) 0.68 - 1.00
    90 (194) 0.236 - 0.260
    Fig 1: Checking Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor By Heating Hot Water
    G07168902Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: INSPECTION END

    NO: Replace engine coolant temperature sensor. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".

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