Component Function Check

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CHECK ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Turn ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect engine oil temperature sensor harness connector.
Remove engine oil temperature sensor. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".

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

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 Oil Temp Sensor

Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES: GO TO 2.

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

CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

Is the inspection result normal?

YES: INSPECTION END

NO: Proceed to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".