Conditions for Running the DTC
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The following conditions must be met for 5 minutes or greater.
Case 1 - Temperature Stuck Low
- No ECT DTC P0116, P0117, or P0118.
- No VSS DTCs P0501 or P0502.
- No TFT DTCs P0712 or P0713.
- The system voltage is 11 volts or greater.
- ECT is less than 35°C (95°F) at engine startup, then ECT is greater than 70°C (158°F).
- TFT at engine start-up is -20°C (-4°F) or below: TFT does not exceed -20°C (-4°F) with all the enable conditions are met.
- TFT at engine start-up is -20°C (-4°F) or more: TFT does not change more than 5°C (9°F) with all the enable conditions are met.
- The vehicle speed is 30 km/h (19 mph) or greater.
- The APP angle is 10% or greater.
Case 2 - Temperature Stuck High
- No ECT DTC P0116, P0117, or P0118.
- No VSS DTCs P0501 or P0502.
- No TFT DTCs P0712 or P0713.
- The system voltage is 11 volts or greater.
- ECT is greater than 70°C (158°F) at last ignition, 35°C (95°F) or less at engine start-up, then ECT is greater than 70°C (158°F).
- TFT is 110°C (230°F) or greater at last ignition and at engine start-up, for 20 seconds.