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Coolant Temperature Sensor

Turn ignition off. Unplug sensor connector. Sensor is threaded into intake manifold. Measure resistance between sensor terminals. Replace sensor if resistance is not as specified in ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE  table.

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE

Temperature -°F (°C) Ohms
-4 (-20) 14,000
32 (0) 5800
68 (20) 2600
86 (30) 1700
176 (80) 320