Explorer 4WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (1997)
Temperature Gauge: Testing and Inspection
1. Disconnect water temperature indicator sender unit C163. Connect one lead of the tester to water temperature indicator sender unit C162, circuit
39 (R/W), and the other lead to ground.
2. Set the tester to 300 ohms. Key ON. Wait one minute. The engine coolant temperature gauge should indicate C (cold). Key OFF.
3. Set the tester to 45 ohms. Key ON. Wait one minute. The engine coolant temperature gauge pointer should be in the one quarter range to mid
range. Key OFF.
4. Set the tester to 18 ohms. Key ON. Wait one minute. The engine coolant temperature gauge should indicate H (hot) Key OFF. Return to the
Pinpoint Test.
