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Diagnostic Test

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  1. DTC IS ACTIVE 
    NOTE:

    If DTCs P0116, P0117 or P0118 are present, perform the diagnostics on those DTCs before continuing with this one.

    NOTE:

    If there are any Engine Oil Temperature DTCs present, perform the diagnostics on those DTCs before continuing with this one.

    1. Ignition on, engine not running.
    2. With the scan tool, erase DTCs in the PCM.
    3. Monitor the scan tool for at least two minutes.
    4. Cycle the ignition key off and on several times, leaving the ignition on for at least 10 seconds at a time.
    5. With the scan tool, select View DTCs.

      Is the status Active for this DTC?

      Yes 

      • Go To  2

      No 

      • Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT DTC .
  2. ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 
    1. Disconnect the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor harness connector.
    2. With the scan tool, select View DTCs.
      NOTE:

      The scan tool should display a P0118-Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor High DTC as active with the connector disconnected.

      Does the scan tool display the DTC as described above?

      Yes 

      • Replace the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor in accordance with the service information.
      • Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

      • Go To  3
  3. POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE 
    1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
    2. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
    3. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.
    4. Perform any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module in accordance the service information. Refer to REMOVAL .
      • Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
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