T100 Pickup 4WD V6-180.5 2959cc 3.0L SOHC (3VZ-E) (1993)
Temperature Gauge: Testing and Inspection
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE INSPECTION
1.
INSPECT RECEIVER GAUGE OPERATION
(a) Disconnect the connector from the sender gauge.
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON. check that the receiver gauge needle indicates COOL.
(c) Ground terminal on the wire harness side connecter through a 3.4 W test bulb.
(d) Turn the ignition switch ON. check that the bulb lights up and the receiver gauge needle moves to the hot side.
If operation is as specified. replace the sender gauge. Then. recheck the system.
If operation is not as specified, measure the receiver gauge resistance.