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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 "2WD: DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY " (2WD models), or "AWD: DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY " (AWD models).
    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: Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Resistance Graph
      G09000866Courtesy 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 ".