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Overall Function Check

  1. CHECK ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE (EOT) SENSOR
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect EOT sensor harness connector.
    3. Remove EOT sensor. Refer to , "COMPONENT ".
    4. Check resistance between EOT sensor terminals by heating with hot water as shown in the figure.
    EOT sensor Condition Resistance (kΩ)
    + -
    Terminal
    1 2 Temperature [°C (°F)] 20 (68) 2.37 - 2.63
    50 (122) 0.68 - 1.00
    90 (194) 0.236 - 0.260
    Fig 1: Checking Resistance Between Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Terminals 1 And 2
    G04874991Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 2.

    NO: Go to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".

  2. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

    Check intermittent incident. Refer to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: INSPECTION END

    NO: Go to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".