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Signal Circuit Inspection

  1. Check for short to ground in harness
    1. Ignition "OFF"
    2. Disconnect ECT sensor connector and PCM connector.
    3. Ignition "ON" & Engine "OFF"
    4. Measure resistance between terminal 1 of sensor harness connector and chassis ground.
    5. Measure resistance between terminal 1 and 2 of sensor harness connector.

      Specification: infinite

      Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Terminal 1 And 2 Of Sensor Harness Connector
      G03851750Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    6. Is measure resistance within Specification?

      YES 

      NO 

      • Short circuit between ECTS signal circuit and ground circuit.
      • Short chassis ground between ECTS harness connector and PCM harness connector.
      • Repair as necessary and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure