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

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR

INSPECTION

1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

2. REMOVE V-BANK COVER

3. REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR

4. DISCONNECT THROTTLE BODY FROM INTAKE MANIFOLDS
a. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle body.
b. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and disconnect the throttle body from the intake manifold.
c. Remove the gasket.




5. REMOVE ECT SENSOR
a. Disconnect the ECT sensor connector.
b. Remove the ECT sensor and gasket.




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
a. Install a new gasket and the ECT sensor.

Torque: 20.4 N.m (208 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)

b. Connect the ECT sensor connector.

8. REINSTALL THROTTLE BODY TO INTAKE MANIFOLDS
a. Install a new gasket and the throttle body with the 2 bolt and 2 nuts.

Torque: 18 N.m (185 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf)

b. Connect the accelerator cable to the throttle body.

9. REINSTALL INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR

10. REFILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT

11. REINSTALL V-BANK COVER