Oil Level Sensor: Inspection

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INSPECT ENGINE OIL LEVEL SENSOR

Partially immerse the sensor in an oil bath and warm up the oil bath.

Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below

Fig 1: Inspecting Engine Oil Level Sensor

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Standard resistance

STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

Tester Connection	Condition	Specified Condition
1 - 2	ON, 20°C (68°F)	Below 1 Ω
	OFF, 20°C (68°F)	Below 1 Ω
	ON, 60°C (140°F)	Below 1 Ω
	OFF, 60°C (140°F)	10 kΩ or higher

If the result is not as specified, replace the sensor.