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Sensor Checking

  1. Turn ignition switch "OFF". Disconnect coupler from ECM. Connect ohmmeter between terminal No. 4 (coolant thermal switch) of disconnected coupler and terminal No. 19 (ground). Measure resistance.
  2. Repeat resistance check with terminal Nos. 5 (idle micro switch), 6 (engine compartment thermal switch), 14 (high altitude compensator) and 15 (WOT micro switch). See Sensor Resistance Chart.
  3. If ohmmeter readings are not as specified, sensor or lead wire may be faulty. Reconnect coupler to ECM after sensor check is completed.
SENSOR RESISTANCE CHART

Sensor Pin Ohms Condition
Thermal Switch 4 0 Coolant Temperature low
" " Infinity Coolant Temperature above 116°F (47°C)
Idle Micro Switch 5 0 With engine warm
" " Infinity Accelerator slightly depressed
High Alt. Compensator 6 Infinity Altitude below 4000 ft
" " 0 Altitude above 4000 ft
Engine Compartment Thermal Switch 14 0 Engine compartment temperature low
" " Infinity Engine compartment temp. above 68°F (20° C)
WOT Micro Switch 15 Infinity Accelerator not depressed
" " 0 Accelerator fully depressed