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Repair Procedures: Inspection

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  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  2. Remove the ECTS (Refer to "REMOVAL ").
  3. After immersing the thermistor of the sensor into engine coolant, measure resistance between the ECTS terminals 3 and 4.
  4. Check that the resistance is within the specification.
    ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR (ECTS) SPECIFICATION

    Temperature Resistance (kΩ)
    °C °F
    -40 -40 48.14
    -20 -4 14.13 - 16.83
    0 32 5.79
    20 68 2.31 - 2.59
    40 104 1.15
    60 140 0.59
    80 176 0.32
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