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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. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
    4. Check resistance between engine oil temperature sensor terminals by heating with hot water as shown in the figure.
      TERMINALS RESISTANCE REFERENCE CHART

      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

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: INSPECTION END

      Fig 1: Checking Resistance Between ECT Sensor Terminals By Heating With Hot Water
      G04886485Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

      NO: Replace engine oil temperature sensor. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".