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Coolant Temperature Sensor

  1. Coolant temperature sensor is located on intake manifold. Remove coolant temperature sensor. Place sensing portion of coolant temperature sensor in water.
  2. Gradually heat water and read resistance values across terminals. See COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE  table. If coolant temperature sensor resistance is not within specification, replace sensor.
COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE

Temperature: °F (°C) Ohms
32 (0) 5900
68 (20) 2700
104 (40) 2500
176 (80) 300