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ECT Sensor No.2 Inspection

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Drain the engine coolant. (See COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS ).
  3. Disconnect the ECT sensor No.2 connector.
  4. Remove the ECT sensor No.2. (See ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  5. Place the ECT sensor No.2 in water with a thermometer, and heat the water gradually.
  6. Measure the resistance between the ECT sensor No.2 terminals using an ohmmeter.
    ECT SENSOR NO.2 SPECIFICATION

    ECT (°C {°F}) Resistance (kilohms)
    20 {68} Approx. 2.45
    80 {176} Approx. 0.318
    Fig 1: Identifying ECT Sensor No.2 Connector
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