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Diagnostic Test

  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 WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
    4. Check resistance between ECT sensor terminals by heating with hot water as shown in the illustration.
      G00498926Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      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 STEP 2  .

    NO 

    Proceed to DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE .

  2. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

    Check intermittent incident. Refer to INTERMITTENT INCIDENT .

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    INSPECTION END

    NO 

    Proceed to DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE .