Diagnostic Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Nissan Xterra and 2002 Nissan Frontier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Remove ECT sensor, and place in heated water. For location, see Figure or Figure . Measure resistance between sensor terminals, with water at specified temperatures. See ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE table under DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE under DTC P0117 OR DTC P0118: ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR. If resistance is as specified, test is complete. If resistance is not as specified, replace ECT sensor.