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Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer): Testing and Inspection

Coolant Temperature Sensor

CAUTION:  A high input impedance digital volt-ohm meter (DVOM) is required when testing sensors on these vehicles.  A low input impedance
meter could seriously damage certain components of this system.

Disconnect the coolant temperature sensor electrical connector, and check the resistance across its two terminals.  The resistance should be less than
1,000 ohms when the engine is at normal operating temperature.  See the following resistance chart to verify that the coolant temperature sensor is within
its range.

Temperature-to-Resistance Values

(Approximate)

~F

~C

Ohms

212

100

185

160

70

450

100

38

1,600

70

20

3,400

40

4

7,500

20

-7

13,500

0

-18

25,000

-40

-40

100,700

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