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Coolant Temperature Sensor Test

  1. Disconnect battery ground cable. Remove connector from the temperature sensor. Connect an ohmmeter between sensor terminals. Resistance should be as specified. See TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE table.
  2. Check the resistance between each of the sensor terminals and the sensor case. High or infinite resistance should be present. Connect the sensor connector and the negative battery cable.
COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE

Temperature °F (°C) Ohms
14 (-10) 9200
32 (0) 5900
50 (10) 3700
68 (20) 2500
86 (30) 1700
104 (40) 1180
122 (50) 840
140 (60) 600
158 (70) 435
176 (80) 325
194 (90) 250
212 (100) 190