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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative

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Schematic Reference: Instrument Cluster Schematics 
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information
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  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Observe the engine coolant temperature (ECT) Sensor parameter in the powertrain control module (PCM) Engine Data 1 data list.
Does the ECT Sensor parameter display approximately the same as the instrument panel cluster (IPC) engine coolant temperature display?
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems Go to Step 3 
3 Replace the IPC. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.
Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 4  -
4 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
System OK Go to Step 2