Coolant Temperature Signal, Checking
Coolant temperature sensor, checking
Test conditions
^ coolant temperature min. 20°C (68°F)
Work sequence
- Remove connector from coolant temperature sensor (arrow)
- Connect ohmmeter between coolant temperature sensor and ground cable
^ Specification: 60 ohm - 1 K ohm
If specification NOT OK
- Replace coolant temperature sensor
If specification OK
- Check sensor wiring
- Remove control unit cover located in passenger side footwell and unplug control unit connector
- Connect ohmmeter between contact 10 on control unit connector A and disconnected wire from coolant temperature sensor
^ Specification: approx. 0 ohm
If specification OK
- Check for open circuit in wiring
If circuit OK
- Replace control unit