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THERMO Time Switch: Renault

  1. Remove thermo time switch and install plug to prevent loss of coolant. Cool thermo time switch by immersing in cold water. Connect Black wire to a test lamp and battery positive terminal. Connect battery negative terminal to switch body. Test lamp should glow. See Fig 1.
  2. Insert thermometer in water and gradually heat water. Test lamp should glow until temperature reaches 88-102°F (31-39°C). If switch does not respond as outlined, continue testing as follows:
  3. Cool switch to temperature below that stamped on side of switch. Connect ohmmeter between terminal "G" and switch housing (ground); reading should be 25-40 ohms. Connect ohmmeter between terminal "W" and ground; reading should be 0 ohms. Connect ohmmeter between both terminals; reading should be 25-40 ohms.
    Fig 1: Testing Renault Thermo Time Switch
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  4. Heat switch to temperature above 104°F (40°C). Connect ohmmeter between terminal "G" and switch housing (ground); reading should be 50-80 ohms. Connect ohmmeter between terminal "W" and ground; reading should be 100-160 ohms. Connect ohmmeter between both terminals; reading should be 50-80 ohms. If switch does not respond as outlined in steps  3) and ), replace thermo time switch.