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Component Inspection

  1. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect engine coolant temperature sensor harness connector.
    3. Remove engine coolant temperature sensor.
    4. Check resistance between engine coolant temperature sensor terminals by heating with hot water as shown in the figure.
      ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Terminals Condition Resistance
      1 and 2 Temperature °C (°F) 20 (68) 2.37 - 2.63 kΩ
      50 (122) 0.68 - 1.00 kΩ
      90 (194) 0.236 - 0.260 kΩ
      Fig 1: Checking Resistance Between Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Terminals
      G05694962Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES : INSPECTION END

    NO : Replace engine coolant temperature sensor.