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Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor

Disconnect Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor connector. Using an ohmmeter, measure resistance between ECT sensor terminals. See ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS (ME7)  or ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR VALUES (DENSO)  table. If resistance is not as specified, replace sensor.

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS (ME7)

Temperature - °F (°C) Voltage Resistance - Ohms
0 (0) 2.65 5740
50 (10) 2.10 3700
68 (20) 1.62 2450
104 (40) 0.92 1150
176 (80) 0.29 318
212 (100) 0.17 184
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR VALUES (DENSO)

Temperature - °F (°C) Voltage Resistance - Ohms
32 (0) 3.96 5740
50 (10) 3.56 3700
68 (20) 3.10 2450
104 (40) 2.17 1150
176 (80) 0.87 318
212 (100) 0.55 184