FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Coolant Temperature Sensor

TEST PROCEDURE:

Status Monitoring:
The indicated engine temperature should correspond to the coolant temperature. A value below -86°F (-30C) indicates a break in the temperature sensor or in the wire to the Digital Motor Electronic (DME) control unit.

Resistance Test:
Connect universal adapter to engine wire harness and measure resistance. Refer to Coolant Temperature Sensor.