Engine Coolant Temperature Receiver Gauge

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Engine Coolant Temperature Receiver Gauge
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  1. Operation Inspection -Β  See ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE CIRCUITΒ  under CIRCUIT TESTS.
  2. NOTE: This circuit includes the diode.
  3. Resistance Inspection -Β  Measure the resistance between terminals with fixing pointer to the stopper. See CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATIONΒ . See INSPECTING RESISTANCE WITH FIXING POINTER TO STOPPERΒ  table. If the resistance value is not as specified, replace the receiver gauge. See COMBINATION METERΒ  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
INSPECTING RESISTANCE WITH FIXING POINTER TO STOPPER

Tester Connection Resistance (Ohms)
A - B 140-185
C - D 130-175
RENDER: 1.0x

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