Nissan 370Z Forum - Oil Temp sensor wiring harness issues

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Originally Posted by OilLeaks (Post 3924705)

I have an EcuTek tune, so I can see all the parameters. It always reads 275 degrees regardless if its cold or hot. I have an ECU on the way so I can test it & see. I'd almost rather it be the ECU because that's easier than tracking down unknown electrical gremlins. 😐

As far as I can see, I think everything else has been ruled out.
I look forward to your update.

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Originally Posted by SonicVQ (Post 3924777)

Can you modify the Oil Temp map?
If you can, you could temporarily re-map the high temp to a lower temp and see if the engine runs better.

I know on ECUTek you can:
(Stock map from the top is: 205, 191, 124, 110, 99)
http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1586867720

My tuner tried doing that. It wouldn't let it happen. I think it's a safeguard...or the ECU simply can't read the sensor voltage.

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Originally Posted by SonicVQ (Post 3924779)

As far as I can see, I think everything else has been ruled out.
I look forward to your update.

**UPDATE**
So I figured out the problem. I swapped the ECU & still got the same high oil temp reading even though I got the proper readings of 5v on the green wire and 0v on the black wire. I decided to do a little more investigation. As it turns out, there was no continuity in the black wire. I replaced that wire and everything started working again. I guess when the previous owner did a repair he didn't do it properly. Apparently, the ECU will default to a high temp reading if the sensor isn't working. I doubt anyone else will have the same problem, but if they do, hope this helps!!

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Originally Posted by OilLeaks (Post 3926393)

Good news!

However, the reason the ECM showed a high temp, was because of bad wiring.

The engine oil temperature sensor (and the coolant temp sensor) decrease in resistance as warms up, and increases in temperature as it cools. This is known as a negative temperature co-efficient sensor (NTC)

Since the ECM reported a very hot temp, the resistance it saw was very LOW, like a partial short to ground.

When the sensor is cold, the resistance is very high. If the sensor is disconnected, it will show as -40, because with the sensor being removed is a (very) high resistance.

Anyway, I'm glad you got it all sorted out!
Thanks for the update.