Diagnostic Test
- CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR
- Turn Ignition Switch OFF.
- Disconnect ECT Sensor harness connector.
- Remove ECT Sensor. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
- Check resistance between ECT Sensor terminals by heating with hot water as shown in the figure, below.
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 .
- CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Check intermittent incident. Refer to INTERMITTENT INCIDENT .
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
INSPECTION END
NO
Proceed to DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE .