Diagnostic Procedure
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE - *ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE INDICATOR NOT OPERATING
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| 1 | Using the DRBIII® read EMIC, PCM, and BCM DTC's. Are there any DTC's present? Yes --> Refer to DRIVEABILITY information for the related symptom(s). Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Go To 2 |
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| 2 | Perform the Instrument Cluster Self Test. Turn the ignition off. Press and hold the Trip Reset button. Turn the ignition to the Unlock position. Observe the Engine Coolant Temperature gauge during the Self Test. The gauge will position the indicator needle at the following calibration points: C, H, 1/2, C Did the Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge position the needle correctly? Yes --> Go To 3 No --> Replace the Instrument Cluster in accordance with the Service Information. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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| 3 | Turn the ignition on. With the DRBIII®, read the Engine Coolant Temperature in the PCM, EMIC and the BCM. Does either the EMIC or BCM display a different Engine Coolant Temperature than the PCM? Yes --> Perform appropriate test related to inaccurate Engine Coolant Temperature reading and communications. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Replace the Instrument Cluster in accordance with the Service Information. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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