FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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1999
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CL V6-3.0L SOHC (VTEC)
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Repair and Diagnosis
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Engine, Cooling and Exhaust
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Cooling System
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Engine - Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch
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Coolant Temperature Sensor / Switch HVAC
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Testing and Inspection
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Non-Trouble Code Procedures
Non-Trouble Code Procedures
The
Engine Coolant Temperature (
ECT
)
sensor is a temperature dependent resistor (thermistor). The resistance of the thermistor decreases as the engine coolant temperature increases.