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Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor

Remove ECT sensor. See REMOVE/INSTALL/OVERHAUL article. With sensing portion of ECT sensor submerged in water, measure resistance between terminals. See Figure. Replace ECT sensor if resistance is not as specified. See ECT SENSOR RESISTANCE  table.

ECT SENSOR RESISTANCE

Application & Temperature °F (°C) (1) Ohms
-4 (-20) 10,000-20,000
32 (0) 4000-7000
68 (20) 2000-3000
104 (40) 800-1200
140 (60) 400-750
176 (80) 200-400
212 (100) 120-250
(1) Specifications are approximate.