Ect Sensor Switch Inspection; Ect Sensor Switch Replacement - Honda VT750C2 Shadow Spirit Service Manual

LIGHTS/METERS/SWITCHES
Wear insulated
gloves and
adequate eye
protection.
Keep flammable
materials away
from the burner.
The coolant temperature is low but the indicator
comes on.
Disconnect the ECT sensor switch connector.
Turn the ignition switch to ON and check the indica ­
tor.
• If the indicator does not come on, inspect the
ECT sensor switch.
• Ifthe indicator comes on, check for a short circuit
in the Green/blue wire. If the wire is OK, replace
the speedometer (page 21-10).
ECT SENSOR SWITCH INSPECTION
Drain th~coolant from the cooling system
(page
1~7).
Remove the .ECT sensor switch (page 21-13).
Heat the'coolant (1 : 1 mixture with distilled water)
with an electric heating element.
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the ECT sensor switch in heated coolant
and check the continuity through the switch as the
coolant heats up.
NOTE:
• Soak the ECT sensor switch in coolant up to its
threads with at least 40 mm (1.6 in) from the bot­
tom of the pan to the bottom of the switch.
• Keep temperature constant for 3 minutes before
testing. A sudden change of temperature will
result iniricorrect readings. Do not let the ther ­
mometeror ECTsensor switch touch the pan.
Stop to openAOFF} Below 108°C (226°F)
THERMOMETER
ECT SENSOR SWITCH
Replace the ECT sensor switch if it is out of specifi­
cations. •
Install the ECT sensor switch (page 21-13).
ECT SE-NSORSWITCH REPLACEMENT
Rrainthe coolantfrom the cooling system
(page '7-7k' ' . , ' . .
RemovethestEl.eringside covers (page 3-5).
Disconnect tile. ECTsensor switch connector.
Remove the ECl'sensor switch from the thermostat
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Do not apply
~Rply' seal~nt toJ:he_thr~l:lds
of a new ECT sensor
sealant
to
the
switch. " , ' , .. ,.
thread head.
Il'lstl:l1l andtighten tht:jECT sensor switch.
TORQUE:·7N·m (O.7ijt.m,5.2Ibf.ft)
Fill and bleed the cooling system (page 7-7).
Install the steering side covers (page 3-5).
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