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ECT Sensor No.1

  1. Remove the ECT sensor No.1. (See ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Place the ECT sensor No.1 in water with a thermometer, and heat the water gradually.
    Fig 1: Measuring ECT Sensor No.1 Temperature Using Thermometer
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  3. Measure the resistance between ECT sensor No.1 terminals A and B.
RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

ECT (°C {°F}) Resistance (Kilohms)
20 {68} Approx. 2.45
80 {176} Approx. 0.318
Fig 2: Identifying ECT Sensor No.1 Connector Terminals
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Fig 3: ECT Sensor No.1 Resistance Versus Temperature Graph
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