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EZL CEC System: Testing

COOLANT SENSOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Coolant Temperature Resistance
32°F (0°C) 5.8 Ohms
50°F (10°C) 3.8 Ohms
68°F (20°C) 2.5 Ohms
86°F (30°C) 1.7 Ohms
104°F (40°C) 1.1 Ohms
176°F (80°C) .33 Ohms
  1. Ignition coolant temperature sensor is located in the thermostat housing. See Fig 1 . Using ohmmeter, check that contact to ground is closed with engine cold.
  2. Operate engine until coolant temperature is at least 95-106°F (35-41°C). Contact should open at this temperature. Replace unit if contact did not operate.
    Fig 1: Ignition Coolant Temperature Sensor (Milano)
    G61254Courtesy of ALFA ROMEO AUTO S.P.A.
    TIMING ADVANCE SPECIFICATIONS

    RPM Degrees BTDC
    900 6-14
    2000 12-20
    2400 26-34
  3. Install tachometer and timing light. Disconnect ignition ECU connector. Disconnect vacuum advance hose. Raise engine to 3000 RPM. Note timing advance reading. Timing advance should be 12-16 degrees.
  4. Connect ignition ECU connector. Ground ignition coolant temperature sensor with jumper wire. Raise engine to 3000 RPM. Note timing advance reading. Timing advance should be 6-9 degrees. Replace ignition ECU if timing advance reading is not within specification.