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Coolant Temperature Sensor

  1. Sensor is located on intake manifold. Disconnect coolant temperature sensor connector, and measure resistance between sensor terminals.
  2. Check resistance at various temperature settings to ensure resistance changes with temperature. Replace sensor if resistance is not within specification. See COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE  table.
COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE

Temperature °F (°C) Ohms
212 (100) 177
194 (90) 241
176 (80) 332
158 (70) 467
140 (60 667
122 (50) 973
113 (45) 1188
104 (40) 1459
95 (35) 1802
86 (30) 2238
77 (25) 2796
68 (20) 3520
59 (15) 4450
50 (10) 5670
41 (5) 7280
32 (0) 9420
23 (-5) 12,300
14 (-10) 16,180
5 (-15) 21,450
-4 (-20) 28,680
-22 (-30) 52,700
-40 (-40) 100,700