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Component Testing

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Static Test

  1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector:E41 Engine Coolant Thermostat Heater
  3. Test for 10 to 70 ohms between the test points:Ignition terminal 2 & Control terminal 1
    • If not between 10 and 70 ohms 

      Replace the component:E41 Engine Coolant Thermostat Heater

    • Go to next step: If between 10 and 70 ohms 
  4. Test for infinite resistance between the test points:Each terminal of the component & The component's housing
    • If less than infinite resistance 

      Replace the component:E41 Engine Coolant Thermostat Heater

    • Go to next step: If infinite resistance 
  5. All OK.