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DTC Diagnosis Procedure

  1. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 1 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor 1 harness connector.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Check the voltage between ECT sensor 1 harness connector and ground.
      ECT sensor 1 Ground Voltage (V)
      Connector Terminal
      F21 1 Ground Approx. 5

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES>>

    GO TO 2.

    NO>>

    Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  2. 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
      F21 2 F91 43 Existed
    4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES>>

    GO TO 3.

    NO>>

    Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  3. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 1 

    Refer to Component Inspection . Is the inspection result normal?

    YES>>

    GO TO 4.

    NO>>

    Replace engine coolant temperature sensor 1.

  4. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Refer to Inspection .

    >>

    INSPECTION END