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Component Inspection

  1. Measure the resistance between signal terminal and ground terminal of ECTS connector. (Component side)

    Specification 

    TEMPERATURE/RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

    Temp. (°C) Temp. (°F) Resistance (kΩ) Temp. (°C) Temp. (°F) Resistance (kΩ)
    -20 -4 14.1 ~ 16.8 40 104 Approx. 1.2
    0 32 Approx. 5.8 60 140 Approx. 0.6
    20 68 2.3 ~ 2.6 80 176 Approx. 0.3
  2. Is resistance within the specification?

    YES 

    • Check for poor connection between PCM and component: backed out terminal, improper mating, broken locks or poor terminal to wire connection. Repair as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.

    NO 

    • Check ECTS for contamination, deterioration, or damage. Substitute with a known-good ECTS and check for proper operation. If the problem is corrected, replace ECTS and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
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