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Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor (on Radiator) G83, Checking|Page 2991 > < Camshaft Position Sensor|Locations|Page 2986
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Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer): Testing and Inspection
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor (on Radiator) G83, Checking

Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor (on Radiator) G83, Checking

CAUTION:

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Cooling system is under pressure.

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Danger of scalding when opening.

NOTE:  Use only gold-plated terminals when servicing terminals in the electrical harness connector of Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor (on
Radiator) G83.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

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Multimeter.

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Wiring diagram.

Test requirements

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The Engine Control Module (ECM) J623 fuses OK.

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Battery voltage at least 12.5 volts.

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All electrical consumers such as, lights and rear window defroster, switched off.

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Vehicles with automatic transmission, shift selector lever into position "P" or "N".

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A/C switched off.

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Ground (GND) connections between engine/transmission/chassis OK.

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Ignition switched off.

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Engine cold.

Test procedure

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Perform a preliminary check to verify the customers complaint.  See: Testing and Inspection/Scan Tool Testing and Procedures/Preliminary Check

Start diagnosis

Checking internal resistance

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Disconnect the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor (on Radiator) G83 electrical harness connector - 1 -.

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Using a multimeter, check the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor (on Radiator) G83 terminals 1 to 2 for resistance.

Use the chart below for the specified values:
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Area A: Resistance values 0 to 50 degrees C.

Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor (on Radiator) G83, Checking|Page 2991 > < Camshaft Position Sensor|Locations|Page 2986