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Repair Procedures: Inspection

Switch "OFF" ignition.
Disconnect the main connector (A).

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Measure the resistance between + terminal (15) and - terminal (16).

Check that the resistance is within the specification.

Item		Specification
Oil temperature sensor	Type	*NTC thermistor
	Temp. [(°C)°F]/Resistance (kΩ)	(-40)-40/139.5
		(-20)-4/47.4
		(0) 32/18.6
		(20) 68/8.1
		(40) 104/3.8
		(60) 140/1.98
		(80) 176/1.08
		(100) 212/0.63
		(120) 248/0.38
		(140) 284/0.25
		(150) 302/0.16