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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHYUNDAI1996ELANTRA L4-1.8LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSCOOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR/SWITCH (FOR COMPUTER)TESTING AND INSPECTION
1996 Hyundai Elantra L4-1.8L
Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer): Testing and Inspection
1996 Hyundai Elantra L4-1.8LSECTION Testing and Inspection
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
Circuit Diagram:
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
HARNESS INSPECTION PROCEDURES
SENSOR INSPECTION
Resistance Test
1. Remove the engine coolant temperature sensor from the intake manifold.
2. With temperature sensing portion of engine coolant temperature sensor immersed in hot water, check resistance.
3. If the resistance deviates from the standard value greatly, replace the sensor.
Voltage Test
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
It the fast idle speed is not high enough or the engine gives off dark smoke during the engine warm-up operation, it might be caused by the engine coolant temperature sensor.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.