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DTC 13: Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor

  1. Check Power Supply  - Turn ignition off. Disconnect ECT sensor harness connector. See Fig 1. Turn ignition on. Measure voltage between ECT sensor harness connector terminal "a" (Green/Red wire) and ground. See Fig 2. If voltage is about 5 volts, go to next step. If voltage is not about 5 volts, repair harness or connectors as necessary.
  2. Check Ground Circuit  - Turn ignition off. Check continuity between terminal "b" (White/Black wire) and engine ground. See Fig 3. If continuity is present, go to next step. If continuity is not present, repair harness or connectors as necessary.
  3. Check Component  - Inspect ECT sensor. See I SYS/COMP TESTS article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section. Replace ECT sensor if necessary and perform FINAL CHECK  in this article. If ECT sensor is okay, repair ECM pin terminals and/or wiring harness connector.
Fig 1: Locating ECT Sensor Harness Connector
G93B80862Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 2: DTC 13, Checking Power Supply
G93C80863Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 3: DTC 13, Checking Ground Circuit
G93D80864Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.