ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR INSPECTION [MZR 1.3, MZR 1.5]


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1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 1.3, MZR 1.5].)

2.  Remove the battery. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 1.3, MZR 1.5].)

3.  Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [MZR 1.3, MZR 1.5].)

4.  Disconnect the ECT sensor connector.

5.  Remove the ECT sensor. (See ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 1.3, MZR 1.5].)

6.  Place the ECT sensor in the water and while increasing water temperature, measure the resistance between ECT sensor terminals A and B.

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•  If not as specified, replace the ECT sensor. (See ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 1.3, MZR 1.5].)

ECT sensor resistance

ECT (°C {°F})

Resistance (kilohm)

20 {68}
2.21—2.69
80 {176}
0.287—0.349

ECT sensor characteristics graph (reference)

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