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Test procedure

-- Perform a preliminary check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to PRELIMINARY CHECK 

Start diagnosis

Engine must be at room temperature.

-- Connect the scan tool.

-- Switch the ignition on.

-- Using the scan tool, Check the coolant temperature:

Diagnostic text Specified value
Coolant temperature Approx. ambient temperature

If the specified value was obtained:

-- Start the engine and let it run at idle.

The temperature value must increase uniformly in increments of approximately 1.0° C.

If the engine shows problems in certain temperature ranges and if the temperature does not climb uniformly, the temperature signal is intermittent.

-- Replace the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor - G62-. Refer to the Repair Information.

Checking internal resistance

-- Disconnect the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor -G62- -2- electrical harness connector.

-- Using a multimeter, Check the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor -G62- terminals 1 to 2 for resistance.

Use the chart below for the specified values:

Specified value:

ECT Temperature vs Resistance
Temp (C) min. valueΩs max. valueΩs
- 40 36816 43714
- 35 28840 33978
- 25 17680 20530
- 15 10940 12534
- 5 6897 7804
0 5535 6226
5 4443 4970
15 2923 3235
25 1978 2167
35 1369 1486
45 965 1039
55 692 738
65 503 533
75 372 392
85 279 292
95 213 223
105 164 172
115 127 134
125 99 106
135 78 84

If the specified values were Not obtained:

-- Replace the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor -G62-. Refer to the Repair Information.

If the specified values were obtained: