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Monitor Scantool Data

  1. Allow the engine to cool.
  2. Run the cold engine at idle for 5 minutes.
  3. Check the engine coolant temperature parameter at idle with the scantool.
  4. Is the engine coolant temperature increase to above 50°C (122°F)

    YES 

    • Go to next step.

    NO 

    • Check ECTS for contamination, deterioration, poor connection or damaged harness. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.