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Component 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 "EXPLODED VIEW (2WD) " (2WD models) or "EXPLODED VIEW (AWD) " (AWD models).
    4. Check resistance between EOT sensor terminals by heating with hot water as shown in illustration.
    TERMINAL RESISTANCE REFERENCE CHART

    Terminals Condition Resistance (kΩ)
    1 and 2 Temperature [°C (°F)] 20 (68) 2.1 - 2.9
    50 (122) 0.68 - 1.00
    90 (194) 0.236 - 0.260
    Fig 1: Checking Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor By Heating Hot Water
    G07168944Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 2.

    NO: Proceed to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".

  2. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

    Check intermittent incident. Refer to "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: INSPECTION END

    NO: Proceed to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".