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Diagnostic Procedures

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  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. NOTE: The cooling fans are commanded ON when certain engine coolant temperature DTCs are set.
  2. Is the cooling system coolant low? If yes, go to drain & refill procedures in appropriate SPECIFICATIONS & DRIVE BELT ROUTING article under COOLING SYSTEM (MECHANICAL). If no, go to next step.
  3. Check and verify the proper operation of the thermostat. For thermostat specifications, see appropriate SPECIFICATIONS & DRIVE BELT ROUTING article under COOLING SYSTEM (MECHANICAL). Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  14.
  4. Disconnect the ECT sensor harness connector. Inspect for corrosion on the ECT sensor terminals, improper or corroded terminals at the ECT harness connector and loose terminals in the ECT harness connector. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  14. If no, go to next step.
  5. Measure the voltage from the signal circuit of the ECT sensor to a good ground using a DMM. Is the voltage 4.8-5.2 volts? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  8.
  6. Measure the voltage from the signal circuit of the ECT sensor to the low reference circuit of the ECT sensor using a DMM. Is the voltage 4.8-5.2 volts? If yes, go to step  9. If no, go to next step.
  7. Check the ECT sensor low reference circuit for high resistance. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  14. If no, go to step  11.
  8. Check the ECT sensor signal circuit for high resistance. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  14. If no, go to step  11.
    9. NOTE: Do not hold the ECT sensor by the probe.
  9. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Remove the ECT sensor. Place the sensor on a work surface away from any heat source. Allow the sensor to reach the ambient air temperature for 30-60 minutes. Observe and record the ambient air temperature of the vehicle environment using an accurate thermometer. Measure the resistance of the ECT sensor and record the value. Compare the resistance measurement of the ECT sensor to the ambient air temperature on the Temperature vs. Resistance table. See TEMPERATURE VS. RESISTANCE  table. Is the resistance measurement of the ECT sensor within the specified range? If yes, go to step  10. If no, go to step  12.
  10. Install the ECT sensor. After installation of ECT sensor is complete, go to INTERMITTENTS in TROUBLE SHOOTING - NO CODES - 3.4L ALERO, GRAND AM, IMPALA & MONTE CARLO article.
  11. Check for an intermittent and for a poor connection at the PCM. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  14. If no, go to step  13.
  12. Replace ECT sensor. After installation, go to step  14.
  13. Replace PCM. See POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE in appropriate REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article. Perform PCM relearn procedure. See POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE  under PROGRAMMING. After replacing PCM, go to next step.
  14. Using scan tool, clear DTCs. Turn ignition switch to OFF position for 30 seconds. Start the engine. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions For Running. See CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING . You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records. Did the DTC fail this ignition? If yes, go to step  2. If no, go to next step.
  15. Using the scan tool, observe the stored information in CAPTURE INFO. Does the scan tool display any DTCs that have not been diagnosed? If yes, see DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS . If no, system is okay at this time.
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