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Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer): Testing and Inspection





COMPONENTS

1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
2. DISCONNECT UPPER RADIATOR HOSE FROM WATER OUTLET
3. REMOVE NO.2 TIMING BELT COVER





4. REMOVE FUEL PIPE





5. REMOVE ECT SENSOR
- Disconnect the ECT sensor connection
- Using SST remove the ECT sensor and gasket.
SST 09205-76030
6. INSPECT ECT SENSOR





- Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the terminals.





Resistance: Refer to the graph

- If the resistance is not as specified, replace the ECT sensor.
7. REINSTALL ECT SENSOR
- Install a new gasket to the ECT sensor.
- Using SST, install the ECT sensor.