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Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor

If a coolant sensor-related diagnostic trouble code is present, see TESTS W/CODES article in this section. An out-of-calibration sensor may not set a diagnostic trouble code. Use following procedure to test sensor calibration. Disconnect ECT sensor connector. Measure resistance between sensor terminals. Resistance should be high when engine is cold and drop as engine warms. See the ECT SENSOR RESISTANCE VALUES  .

ECT SENSOR RESISTANCE VALUES (1)

°F (°C) Ohms
212 (100) 177
194 (90) 241
158 (70) 467
104 (40) 1459
68 (20) 3520
23 (-5) 12,300
14 (-10) 16,180
0 (-18) 25,000
-4 (-20) 28,680
-22 (-30) 52,700
-40 (-40) 100,700
(1) Measure resistance across sensor terminals.