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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 below.
      Engine oil temperature sensor Condition Resistance (kΩ)
      + -
      Terminal
      1 2 Temperature [°C (°F)] 20 (68) 2.37 - 2.63
      50 (122) 0.68 - 1.00
      90 (194) 0.236 - 0.260

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: INSPECTION END

      Fig 1: Checking Resistance Between EOT Sensor Terminals
      G08690360Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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