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2. Check ECT Sensor Ground Circuit For Open And Short

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
  2. Disconnect ECM harness connectors.
  3. Disconnect TCM harness connectors.
  4. Check harness continuity between ECT sensor terminal 2 and ECM terminal 67, TCM terminal 42.

    Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM.

    1. Continuity should exist. 
  5. Also check harness for short to ground or short to power.

OK or NG 

  1. OK: GO TO 4 .
  2. NG: GO TO 3.