ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR INSPECTION [13B-MSP]

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Resistance Inspection

1.  Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [13B-MSP].))

2.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

3.  Remove the generator. (See GENERATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [13B-MSP])

4.  Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [13B-MSP])

5.  Disconnect the ECT sensor connector.

6.  Remove the ECT sensor. (See ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [13B-MSP].)

7.  Place the detection part of the ECT sensor in water and verify that the resistance between ECT sensor terminals A and B is as indicated in the table while gradually increasing water temperature.

•  If not within the specification, replace the ECT sensor. (See ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [13B-MSP].)