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Fuel Tank Temperature Sensor

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Nissan Xterra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove fuel level sensor unit.
  2. Check resistance between "fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump" terminals 2 and 4 by heating with hot water or heat gun as shown in the figure.
TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE

Temperature °C (°F) Resistance kΩ
20 (68) 2.3 - 2.7
50 (122) 0.79 - 0.90
Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Tank Temperature Sensor
G04202886Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.