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Component Function Check

  1. CHECK ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE (EOT) SENSOR
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect EOT sensor harness connector.
    3. Remove EOT sensor. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
    4. Check resistance between EOT sensor terminals by heating with hot water as shown in the figure.
      RESISTANCE REFERENCE CHART

      Terminals Condition Resistance (kΩ)
      1 and 2 Temperature [°C (°F)] 20 (68) 2.1 - 2.9
      50 (122) 0.68 - 1.00
      90 (194) 0.236 - 0.260
      Fig 1: Checking Resistance Between EOT Sensor Terminals With Hot Water
      G04886485Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES >> GO TO 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 ".