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Diagnostic Test

  1. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR 1

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECT sensor 1 harness connector.
    3. Remove ECT sensor 1. Refer to COMPONENT LOCATION .
    4. Check resistance between ECT sensor 1 terminals by heating with hot water as shown in the figure.
      G00498926Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      Terminals Condition Resistance (kΩ)
      1 and 2 Temperature [°C (°F)] 20 (68) 2.35-2.73
      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 .