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Engine Temperature Sensor (Coolant)




Check function:
[D] 200 - The indicated engine temperature should correspond to the coolant temperature. A value below - 30 °C indicates a break in the temperature sensor or in the wire to the DME control unit.

Resistance test:
Connect universal adapter to the engine wire harness. Measure resistance over the terminals 45 and 19.
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