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Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Unit Check

  1. Drain the engine coolant (Refer to Maintenance Service - ENGINE COOLANT ).
  2. Remove the engine coolant temperature gauge unit.
  3. Put water temperature gauge unit into the hot water in specified temperature, and ensure that basic resistance is within standard value.

    Standard value: 70C° (150°F) 104 +/- 13.5 ohm 

    Reference value: 

    Fig 1: Checking Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Unit
    G04278856Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    TEMPERATURE AND RESISTANCE CHART

    Temperature Resistance Ω
    50°C (122°F) 230 +/- 23
    60°C (140°F) 155 +/-15.5
    80°C (176°F) 73 +/-7.3
  4. After inspection, apply specified sealant at threads of water temperature gauge unit, and tighten to the specified torque.

    Semi-drying sealant: 3M™ AAD part No.2310 or equivalent 

  5. Refill coolant. (Refer to Maintenance Service - ENGINE COOLANT ).
Fig 2: Applying Sealant At Threads Of Water Temperature Gauge Unit
G04278857Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.