Component Inspection

CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Check resistance between engine coolant temperature sensor terminals by heating with hot water as shown in the figure below.

Engine coolant temperature 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 ECT Sensor Terminals

Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES: INSPECTION END

NO: Replace engine coolant temperature sensor. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".