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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. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW (2WD) " (2WD models) or "EXPLODED VIEW (AWD) " (AWD models).
    4. Check resistance between engine oil temperature sensor terminals by heating with hot water as shown in the figure below.
      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 Engine Oil Temperature Sensor
      G08235719Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: INSPECTION END

      NO: Replace engine oil temperature sensor. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW (2WD) " (2WD models) or "EXPLODED VIEW (AWD) " (AWD models).