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Component Inspection

  1. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect engine coolant temperature sensor harness connector.
    3. Remove engine coolant temperature sensor.
    4. Check resistance between engine coolant temperature sensor terminals by heating with hot water as shown in the illustration.
      TERMINAL RESISTANCE REFERENCE CHART

      Terminals Condition Resistance
      1 and 2 Temperature [°C (°F)] 20 (68) 2.37 - 2.63 Ω
      50 (122) 0.68 - 1.00 Ω
      90 (194) 0.236 - 0.260 Ω

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: INSPECTION END

      NO: Replace engine coolant temperature sensor.

      Fig 1: Checking Resistance Between Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Terminals By Heating With Hot Water
      G04886485Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.