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DTC Diagnosis Procedure

  1. CHECK ECT SENSOR 1 POWER SUPPLY 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor 1 harness connector.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
    4. Check the voltage between ECT sensor 1 harness connector and ground.
      ECT sensor 1 Ground Voltage
      (Approx.)
      Connector Terminal
      F86 1 Ground 5 V

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES>>

    GO TO 3.

    NO>>

    GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK ECT SENSOR 1 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check the continuity between ECT sensor 1 harness connector and ECM harness connector.
      ECT sensor 1 ECM Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      F86 1 F143 48 Existed
    4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES>>

    Perform trouble diagnosis for ECM power supply circuit. Refer to Diagnosis Procedure .

    NO>>

    Repair or replace error-detected parts.

  3. CHECK ECT SENSOR 1 GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check the continuity between ECT sensor 1 harness connector and ECM harness connector.
      ECT sensor 1 ECM Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      F86 2 F143 29 Existed
    4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES>>

    GO TO 4.

    NO>>

    Repair or replace error-detected parts.

  4. CHECK ECM GROUND CIRCUIT 
    1. Check the continuity between ECM harness connector and ground.
      + - Continuity
      ECM
      Connector Terminal
      F143 3 Ground Existed
      F142 87
      88
      E152 199
      201
      204
    2. Also check harness for short to power.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES>>

    GO TO 5.

    NO>>

    Repair or replace error-detected parts.

  5. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 1 

    Refer to Component Inspection . Is the inspection result normal?

    YES>>

    INSPECTION END

    NO>>

    Replace engine coolant temperature sensor 1. Refer to MULTI-WAY CONTROL VALVE : Exploded View .