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Component Inspection

  1. CHECK ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect engine oil temperature sensor harness connector.
    3. Remove engine oil temperature sensor.
    4. Check resistance between engine oil temperature sensor terminals by heating with hot water as shown in illustration.
      TERMINAL RESISTANCE CHART

      Terminals Condition Resistance (kΩ)
      1 and 2 Temperature [°C (°F)] 20 (68) 2.1 - 2.9
      50 (122) 0.68 - 1.00
      90 (194) 0.236 - 0.260

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: INSPECTION END

      NO: Replace engine oil temperature sensor.

      Fig 1: Checking Resistance Between Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Terminals 1 And 2
      G04874991Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.