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Component Inspection

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

    Terminals Condition Resistance
    1 and 2 Temperature [°C (°F)] 20 (68) 2.1 - 2.9 kΩ
    50 (122) 0.68 - 1.00 kΩ
    90 (194) 0.236 - 0.260 kΩ
    Fig 1: Checking Resistance Between Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Terminals And Hot Water
    G05869816Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: INSPECTION END

    NO: Replace engine oil temperature sensor.