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Component Inspection (Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor)

  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.
    4. Check resistance between engine coolant temperature sensor terminals by heating with hot water as shown in the figure.
      TERMINALS 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
      Fig 1: Checking Resistance Between Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Terminals By Heating With Hot Water
      G07020440Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: INSPECTION END

      NO: Replace engine coolant temperature sensor.

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