Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Dodge Caliber. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR OPERATION.
NOTE: Diagnose and repair any engine coolant temperature sensor circuit DTCs before proceeding with this test.

NOTE: Extremely cold ambient temperatures may cause this DTC to set.
1. Perform the diagnostic procedure for CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR OPERATION. Refer to Non-DTC Diagnostics/Driveability - Gas - Diagnosis and Testing .
  Were any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the PCM Verification Test. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Refer to the CHECKING FOR AN INTERMITTENT DTC Diagnostic Procedure. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .