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Engine Temperature Sensor > < MIL ON - Poor Idle/Stalls, Loss of Power, Exhaust Smoke|Page 3162
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Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer): Testing and Inspection

Coolant Temperature Sensor

1.

With the ignition "OFF", remove the electrical connector at the coolant temperature sensor.

2.

With a suitable volt/ohm meter, measure the resistance between the two terminals of the coolant temperature sensor.

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Refer to the temperature sensor graph for the correct measurement.

If the correct measurement is not obtained replace the coolant temperature sensor.

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