Diagnostic sensor value of ECT sensor will equal the engine temperature. IF the ECT is bad you might get a check engine lamp.

The sensor is in the front of the engine on the passenger side, near the passenger cylinder head. IT is held in with a pull-out clip & has a single wire going to it.

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