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Diagnosis Procedure

  1. CHECK ECT SENSOR POWER SUPPLY
    1. Disconnect engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor harness connector.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Check the voltage between ECT sensor harness connector and ground.
      ECT sensor Ground Voltage
      Connector Terminal
      F80 1 Ground Approx. 5 V

      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 GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check the continuity between ECT sensor harness connector and ECM harness connector.
      ECT sensor ECM Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      F80 2 F8 76 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

    Check engine coolant temperature sensor. Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: Check intermittent incident. Refer to "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    NO: Replace engine coolant temperature sensor. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".