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Component Function Check

  1. CHECK ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE (EOT) SENSOR
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect EOT sensor harness connector.
    3. Remove EOT sensor. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
    4. Check resistance between EOT sensor terminals by heating with hot water as shown in the figure.
    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: GO TO 2.

    NO: Proceed to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".

    Fig 1: Checking Resistance Between EOT Sensor Terminals By Heating
    G04886485Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

    Check intermittent incident. Refer to "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: INSPECTION END

    NO: Proceed to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".