Water Temp Sensor question

[z_scout]

Should I be able to measure some resistance on the water temp sensor when I hook up a mutimeter directly to the sensor?

I'm trying to diagnose whether the wires are bad or if the sensor is bad. I replaced the sensor about 3 years ago but I am experiencing a hot start problem. I followed the circuit tests from the EFI bible and did not get the desired results when testing the water temp sensor. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Andre

[naviathan]

Sounds like the sensor went bad. If it's not reading the way it should it needs to be replaced.

[sblake01]

Check for continuity. There should be none when the engine is cold and and it should increase to full continuity as the engine warms up.