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DTC P2185 (6-Speed A/T, 16-18 9-Speed A/T)

DTC P2185  : ECT Sensor 2 Circuit High Voltage

NOTE:  Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information - Refer to: How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems .

DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
P2185 ECT Sensor 2 Circuit High Voltage      

DTC (PGM-FI)

  1. Problem verification

    - 1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 2. Check the parameter (s) below with the HDS.

    Signal Threshold Current conditions
    Values Unit Values Unit
    ECT SENSOR 2 More than 4.92 V    

    Do the current condition (s) match the threshold?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at ECT sensor 2 and the PCM.

    If the freeze data/on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the freeze data/on-board snapshot - Refer to: How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems .

  2. Determine possible failure area (ECT sensor 2, others)

    - 1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    - 2. Disconnect the following connector.

    ECT sensor 2 2P connector

    - 3. Connect terminals A and B with a jumper wire.

    Terminal A ECT sensor 2 2P connector No. 1
    Terminal B ECT sensor 2 2P connector No. 2
    GHH307987Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    - 4. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 5. Check the parameter (s) below with the HDS.

    Signal Threshold Current conditions
    Values Unit Values Unit
    ECT SENSOR 2 More than 4.92 V    

    Do the current condition (s) match the threshold?

    YES 

    Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Replace ECT sensor 2 - Refer to: ECT Sensor 2 Removal and Installation .

  3. Determine possible failure area (TW2 SNSR/TW2 line, others)

    - 1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    - 2. Remove the jumper wire from the ECT sensor 2 2P connector.

    - 3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 4. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
    ECT sensor 2 2P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 ECT sensor 2 2P connector No. 2
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH307988Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there about 5.0 V?

    YES 

    Go to step 4.

    NO 

    Go to step 5.

  4. Open wire check (SG6/SG line)

    - 1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    - 2. Jump the SCS line with the HDS, and wait more than 1 minute.

    - 3. Disconnect the following connector.

    PCM connector A (51P)

    - 4. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    ECT sensor 2 2P connector: disconnected
    PCM connector A (51P): disconnected
    Test point 2 ECT sensor 2 2P connector No. 1
    Test point 1 PCM connector A (51P) No. 20 - Refer to:
    PCM Connector for Inputs and Outputs (16-20 6-Speed A/T), or
    PCM Connector for Inputs and Outputs (16-18 9-Speed A/T)
    GHH307989Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The SG6/SG wire is OK. Check for any authorized service information related to the DTCs or symptoms you are troubleshooting or substitute a known-good PCM - Refer to:

    PCM Removal and Installation (6-Speed A/T, 16-18 9-Speed A/T) .

    NO 

    Repair an open in the SG6/SG wire between the PCM (A20) and ECT sensor 2.

  5. Open wire check (TW2 SNSR/TW2 line)

    - 1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    - 2. Jump the SCS line with the HDS, and wait more than 1 minute.

    - 3. Disconnect the following connector.

    PCM connector A (51P)

    - 4. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    ECT sensor 2 2P connector: disconnected
    PCM connector A (51P): disconnected
    Test point 1 ECT sensor 2 2P connector No. 2
    Test point 2 PCM connector A (51P) No. 31 - Refer to:
    PCM Connector for Inputs and Outputs (16-18 9-Speed A/T), or
    PCM Connector for Inputs and Outputs (16-20 6-Speed A/T)
    GHH307990Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The TW2 SNSR/TW2 wire is OK. Check for any authorized service information related to the DTCs or symptoms you are troubleshooting or substitute a known-good PCM - Refer to:

    PCM Removal and Installation (6-Speed A/T, 16-18 9-Speed A/T) .

    NO 

    Repair an open in the TW2 SNSR/TW2wire between the PCM (A31) and ECT sensor 2.