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Component Function Check

  1. CHECK ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE (EOT) SENSOR
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect EOT sensor harness connector.
    3. Remove EOT sensor. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
    4. Check resistance between EOT sensor terminals by heating with hot water as shown in the figure below.
      Terminals Condition Resistance (kΩ)
      1 and 2 Temperature [°C (°F)] 20 (68) 2.1 - 2.9
      50 (122) 0.68 - 1.00
      90 (194) 0.236 - 0.260
      Fig 1: Checking Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
      G08255698Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 2.

      NO: Proceed to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".

  2. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

    Check intermittent incident. Refer to "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: INSPECTION END

    NO: Proceed to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".