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Component Inspection

  1. IG KEY: OFF, Engine: OFF
  2. Disconnect ECT sensor connector (B-15).
  3. Measure resistance between terminals 1 and 3 of the ECT sensor harness connector B-15.
    1. Specification:
      TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE REFERENCE CHART

      Temperature °C (°F)  -30 20 0 20 40 60 80 100 110
      Resistance (kΩ)  26.74 15.48 5.79 2.45 1.148 0.587 0.322 0.188 0.147
      Voltage (V)  4.39 4.17 3.48 2.56 1.68 1.04 0.63 0.39 0.31

      (Pull up resistance is Approx. 2.2 kΩ and above specification's error range is 2~3%.)

      Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Terminals 1 And 3 Of ECT Sensor Harness Connector B-15
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  4. Is ECT sensor normal?

    YES

    1. ECT sensor is OK.
    2. Possibility of defective ECM. Temporarily test with a new ECM and check for proper operation. If problem is corrected, replace ECM and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.

    NO

    1. Test with a new ECT sensor and check for proper operation. If problem is corrected, replace it. And go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.