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Component Inspection

■ Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECTS) Performance Inspection 

  1. Ignition Key "OFF".
  2. Disconnect ECTS connector.
  3. Measure resistance between Pin No. 3 (Signal) terminal and Pin No. 1 (Ground) terminal of the ECTS (component side).

    Specification:  Approx. 1.4kΩ at 30°C (86°F)

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■ Intake Air Temperature Sensor (IATS) Performance Inspection 

  1. Ignition Key "OFF".
  2. Disconnect IATS connector.
  3. Measure resistance between Pin No. 3 (Signal) terminal and Pin No. 4 (Ground) terminal of the IATS (component side).

    Specification:  Approx. 2.0kΩ at 30°C (86°F)

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  4. Does the IATS, ECTS operate properly? (Check variation)

    YES 

    NO 

    • Carefully re-do this troubleshooting guide steps.

      If problem still occurs, replace ECTS and/or IATS and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.