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01 Information02 General data03 Engine04 Engine management system – PGM-Fi05 Cooling system, manifold and exhaust06 Clutch07 Manual gearbox08 Automatic gearbox09 Drive shafts10 Differential – manual gearbox11 Differential – automatic gearbox12 Steering13 Suspension14 Brakes and ABS15 Brakes – ABS BY416 Body17 Heating and ventilation18 Electrical19 Supplementary restraint system (SRS)
Rover Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition18 · Electrical
18 · Electrical

Sending Unit Test

Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
Section
Repairs › Sending Unit Test
ElectricalSending Unit Test

Sending Unit Test

Diagram of ECT sending unit with callouts A, B, C and figure number 86M 2108

A RED wire
B positive terminal
C ECT sending unit

  1. Disconnect the RED wire from the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sending unit.
  2. With the engine cold, use an ohmmeter to measure resistance between the positive terminal and the engine (earth).
  3. Check the temperature of the coolant.
  4. Run the engine and measure the change in resistance with the engine at operating temperature (radiator fan comes on).
Temperature56 degrees C
(133 degrees F)
(Engine cold)
85 degrees C
(185 degrees F) – 100 degrees C
(212 degrees F)
Resistance (Ohms)14249 – 32
  1. If the readings you get are substantially different from the specifications above, replace the ECT sending unit.

BRAKE WARNING SYSTEM

Parking Brake Switch Test

Diagram of parking brake switch assembly with callouts A, B, C, D, E, F and figure number 86M 2109

A Parking brake lever
B Positive terminal
C 1 – P connector
D Body earth
E Down
F Up

  1. Remove the rear console see BODY.
  2. Disconnect the 1 – P connector from the parking brake switch.
  3. here should be continuity between the positive terminal and body earth with the brake lever up. There should be no continuity with the brake lever down.

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