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Engine - Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch: Testing and Inspection

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR INSPECTION

NOTE:  Perform the following test only when directed.

ECT Sensor Resistance Inspection

1. Drain the engine coolant. 
2. Remove the ECT sensor.
3. Place the ECT sensor in water with a thermometer, and heat the water gradually.

Specification

4. Measure the resistance between the ECT sensor terminals A and B using an ohmmeter.

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If not as specified, replace the ECT sensor.

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If the ECT sensor is okay, but PID value or PCM terminal 38 voltage are out of specification, carry out the "Circuit Open/Short Inspection".

ECT sensor signal characteristic (reference)

Circuit Open/Short Inspection

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