Water Temperature Signal Inspection

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CHECK ECM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
Perform ECM self-diagnosis. Refer to "SELF-DIAG RESULTS MODE ".

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 2.

NG: Perform "Diagnostic Procedure" for displayed DTC.
COMPARE WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND DATA MONITOR INDICATIONS
1. Select "METER" on CONSULT-II.
2. Run the engine at different temperatures and compare water temperature gauge indication with "W TEMP METER" of "DATA MONITOR". Indication should be as follows:
  High: 130°C (266°F)
  
  Normal: 70 - 105°C (158 - 221°F)
  
  Cold: Less than 50°C (122°F)
  
  Fig 1: CONSULT-II Display - DATA MONITOR
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG

OK: Inspection End.

NG: Replace combination meter. Refer to "COMBINATION METER ".