LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Chevrolet >> 2002 >> Blazer 4D Utility, 4WD, Part Time >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 103 (Engine Controls Self-Diagnostics - 2.2L) >> Diagnostic Tests >> DTC P0116: ECT Sensor Circuit Performance (DOHC) >> Diagnostic Procedures

Diagnostic Procedures

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am, 2002 Oldsmobile Alero, and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Perform diagnostic system check - engine controls. See DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - ENGINE CONTROLS  under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. After performing diagnostic system check - engine controls, go to next step.
  2. Is the cooling system low on coolant? If yes, diagnose cause of engine coolant loss. If no, go to next step.
  3. Turn ignition off. Disconnect ECT sensor. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the signal circuit and the low reference circuit of the ECT sensor harness connector. Turn ignition on, with engine off. With a scan tool, observe the ECT sensor temperature. Does the scan tool indicate that the ECT sensor temperature is more than 280°F (138°C)? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  5.
  4. Turn ignition off. Disconnect IAT sensor. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the signal circuit and the low reference circuit of the IAT sensor harness connector. Turn ignition on, with engine off. With a scan tool, observe the IAT sensor temperature. Does the scan tool indicate that the IAT sensor temperature is more than 280°F (138°C). If yes, go to step  8. If no, go to DIAGNOSTIC AIDS .
  5. Turn ignition off. Disconnect ECT sensor. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the signal circuit of the ECT sensor and a known-good ground. Turn ignition on, with engine off. With a scan tool, observe the ECT sensor temperature. Does the scan tool indicate that the ECT sensor temperature is more than 280°F (138°C)? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  7.
  6. Test the ECT sensor low reference circuit for a high resistance or an open. Repair circuit as necessary. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  11. If no, go to DIAGNOSTIC AIDS .
  7. Test the ECT sensor signal circuit for a high resistance or an open. Repair circuit as necessary. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  11. If no, go to DIAGNOSTIC AIDS .
  8. Remove the ECT sensor. Suspend the ECT sensor and a thermometer in a pan of water. Place the pan on a burner or hot plate. Test the resistance of the ECT sensor through the specified range of 50-194°F (10-90°C). See TEMPERATURE VS RESISTANCE  table. Does the resistance and temperature closely match the Temperature vs Resistance table? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  10.
  9. Reinstall the ECT sensor. When complete, go to DIAGNOSTIC AIDS .
  10. Replace ECT sensor. When complete, go to next step.
  11. Using scan tool, clear DTCs. Turn ignition off for 30 seconds. Start engine. Operate vehicle within code enable criteria. If scan tool indicates diagnostic ran and passed, go to next step.
  12. Using scan tool, observe stored information. Does scan tool indicate any DTCs that have not been diagnosed? If yes, see DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS . If no, system is okay.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals