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Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor

Check resistance as shown in Fig 1.

Fig 1: Checking ECT Sensor Resistance
G02449827Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Reference data 

Fig 2: ECT Sensor Temperature Versus Resistance Graph
G02449828Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
ECT SENSOR RESISTANCE/TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATIONS

Temperature °C (°F) Resistance kΩ
20 (68) 2.1 - 2.9
50 (122) 0.68 - 1.0
90 (194) 0.236 - 0.260

If NG, replace engine coolant temperature sensor.