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Component Function Check

  1. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECT sensor harness connector.
    3. Remove ECT sensor. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW "
    4. Check resistance between ECT sensor terminals by heating with hot water as shown in the figure.
      RESISTANCE REFERENCE CHART

      Terminals Condition Resistance (kΩ)
      1 and 2 Temperature [°C (°F)] 20 (68) 2.37 - 2.63
      50 (122) 0.68 - 1.00
      90 (194) 0.236 - 0.260

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: Go to 2.

      NO: Proceed to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".

      Fig 1: Checking Resistance Between ECT Sensor Terminals By Heating With Hot Water
      G07159707Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

    Check intermittent incident. Refer to "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: INSPECTION END

    NO: Proceed to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".