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Resistance Inspection

  1. Remove the battery cover.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .)
  3. Disconnect the ECT sensor connector.
  4. Remove the ECT sensor. (See ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  .)
  5. Place the ECT sensor in the water and while increasing the water temperature, measure the resistance between ECT sensor terminals A and B.
STANDARD ECT SENSOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

Water temperature (°C {°F}) Resistance (kilohm)
20 {68} 35.48-39.20
80 {176} 3.65-4.02