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Engine Control System/Fuel System

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECTS) Repair Procedures

In this manual: Engine Control System/Fuel System
General Information — 17Engine Mechanical System — 85Engine Electrical System — 50Emission Control System — 26Engine Control System/Fuel System — 152DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 50Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) System — 21Propeller Shaft and Axle (2WD-FF) — 28Suspension System (without ECS) — 32Steering — 21Restraints — 38Brake System — 64Body (Interior and Exterior) — 205Body Electrical System — 1Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 66
11steps
~66min
4/5difficulty
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Inspection

  1. Turn the ignition off.
  2. Remove the ECTS. (Refer to Removal)
  3. With the sensor thermistor immersed in engine coolant, measure the resistance between ECTS terminals 3 and 4.
  4. Make sure the resistance is within specification.

    Specification: Refer to "Specifications"

Removal

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly and air intake hose. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")
  3. Remove the engine wiring.
  4. Remove the vacuum hose bracket bolts (A) and create clearance by moving the bracket.
  5. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector (B).
  6. Remove the engine coolant temperature sensor (C).
  7. Refill the engine coolant (see Engine Mechanical System: Engine Coolant).

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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