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Component Function Check

  1. CHECK ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE (EOT) SENSOR 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect EOT sensor harness connector.
    3. Remove EOT sensor. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
    4. Check resistance between EOT sensor terminals by heating with hot water as shown in the figure below.
      EOT 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
      G09242895Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: Check intermittent incident. Refer to "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

      NO: Proceed to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".