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how to test engine temp sensor
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1. Gather the necessary materials: You will need a high-impedance digital voltmeter, a scan tool, and a heat gun.
2. Locate the ECT sensor: To check the reading, your vehicle's engine coolant temperature sensor should be easy to locate. You can normally find it near the coolant/thermo sensor.
3. Take the first reading: First, take a reading with the engine off. This reading will display the ambient temperature. Look at the readings on the digital voltmeter and the scan tool, which should be the same.
4. Start the engine: With the digital voltmeter and scan tool attached to the engine coolant temperature sensor, start the engine. Allow the engine to idle for about five minutes.
5. Check the readings: Keep an eye on the digital voltmeter and scan tool readings. Both of these readings should gradually increase.
6. Use the heat gun: When the engine is still warm, use a heat gun to heat the sensor. Be cautious not to burn or melt anything. Keep an eye on the voltmeter and scan tool readings as you do this. All of these should rise in conjunction with the increase in heat.
7. Check for a lag in readings: If the readings lag behind the actual temperature of the engine coolant or if no signal is produced whatsoever, it's likely that the engine coolant temperature sensor is faulty.
8. Test the sensor resistance: You can do this by disconnecting the wires from the sensor. Using a digital multimeter set to "ohms", touch the terminals of the sensor with the multimeter leads. A typical good engine coolant temperature sensor will measure 2000 to 3000 ohms at 70 degrees F (20 degrees C).
9. Compare to specifications: Compare the resistance reading you get against the specification from the manufacturer's service book.
If you notice any irregularities in the voltage or resistance during these tests, the engine coolant temperature sensor is most likely faulty. Make sure to replace it as soon as possible.
2. Locate the ECT sensor: To check the reading, your vehicle's engine coolant temperature sensor should be easy to locate. You can normally find it near the coolant/thermo sensor.
3. Take the first reading: First, take a reading with the engine off. This reading will display the ambient temperature. Look at the readings on the digital voltmeter and the scan tool, which should be the same.
4. Start the engine: With the digital voltmeter and scan tool attached to the engine coolant temperature sensor, start the engine. Allow the engine to idle for about five minutes.
5. Check the readings: Keep an eye on the digital voltmeter and scan tool readings. Both of these readings should gradually increase.
6. Use the heat gun: When the engine is still warm, use a heat gun to heat the sensor. Be cautious not to burn or melt anything. Keep an eye on the voltmeter and scan tool readings as you do this. All of these should rise in conjunction with the increase in heat.
7. Check for a lag in readings: If the readings lag behind the actual temperature of the engine coolant or if no signal is produced whatsoever, it's likely that the engine coolant temperature sensor is faulty.
8. Test the sensor resistance: You can do this by disconnecting the wires from the sensor. Using a digital multimeter set to "ohms", touch the terminals of the sensor with the multimeter leads. A typical good engine coolant temperature sensor will measure 2000 to 3000 ohms at 70 degrees F (20 degrees C).
9. Compare to specifications: Compare the resistance reading you get against the specification from the manufacturer's service book.
If you notice any irregularities in the voltage or resistance during these tests, the engine coolant temperature sensor is most likely faulty. Make sure to replace it as soon as possible.
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