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Diagnostic Aids

After engine is started, temperature should rise steadily to about 203°F (95°C) and stabilize when thermostat opens.

Codes 14, 23 and 32 set at the same time could be a result of an open in Light Green/Black sensor ground wire.

When replacing TPS, check COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE table. A "shifted" sensor could result in driveability complaints.

COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE

Temperature °F (°C) Ohms
210 (99) 190
160 (71) 400
100 (38) 1250
70 (21) 2350
40 (4) 4780
20 (-7) 8100
0 (-18) 14,650
Fig 1: Code 14 Schematic, Coolant Temp. Sensor (CTS) Ckt. Low Temperature Indicated
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Fig 2: Code 14 Flow Chart, Coolant Temp. Sensor (CTS) Ckt. Low Temperature Indicated
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