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Component Inspection

  1. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECT sensor harness connector.
    3. Remove ECT sensor.
    4. Check resistance between ECT sensor terminals by heating with hot water as shown in the figure below.
      ECT 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
      Fig 1: Heating ECT Sensor In Hot Water
      G09242874Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: INSPECTION END

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