Ect Sensor; Removal; Inspection - Suzuki DL650 Service Manual

6-10 COOLI N G AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM
ECT SENSOR
REMOVAL
Drain the engine coolant. (-2-18)
Disconnect the ECT sensor lead wire coupler.
Place a rag under the ECT sensor and remove the ECT sen-
sor
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INSPECTION
Check the ECT sensor by testing it at the bench as shown in
the figure. Connect the ECT sensor
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to a circuit tester and
place it in the WATER contained in a pan, which is placed on
a stove.
Heat the water to raise its temperature slowly and read the
column thermometer
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and the ohmmeter.
If the ECT sensor ohmic valve does not change in the propor-
tion indicated, replace it with a new one.
Temperature sensor specification
Temperature Standard resistance
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If the resistance noted to show infinity or too much different
20 "C (68 O F )
40 "C (104 O F )
60 "C (140 O F )
80 "C (176 O F )
resistance value, replace the ECT sensor with a new one.
Approx. 2.45 kR
Approx. 1.148 kQ
Approx. 0.587 kR
Approx. 0.322 kR
CAUTION
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Take special care when handling the ECT sensor. It
may cause damage if it gets a sharp impact.
Do not contact the ECT sensor
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and the column
thermometer with a pan.
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