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Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT 
  2. REMOVE ECT SENSOR 
    1. Disconnect the sensor connector.
    2. Using a 19 mm deep socket wrench, remove the sensor and gasket.
      Fig 1: Removing ECT Sensor
      G02639479Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSPECT ECT SENSOR 

    Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the terminals.

    Resistance: Refer to  Fig 2 

    Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between Terminals Using Ohmmeter & Graph
    G02639480Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    If the resistance is not as specified, replace the sensor.

  4. REINSTALL ECT SENSOR 
    1. Install a new gasket to the sensor.
    2. Using a 19 mm deep socket wrench, install the sensor.

      Torque: 20 N.m (200 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf) 

    3. Connect the sensor connector.
  5. REFILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT