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Engine Coolant Temperature Receiver Gauge Malfunction [08/2015 - 08/2019]: Procedure

  1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 
    1. Check if a CAN communication DTC is output (Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [08/2015 - 08/2019] ).
      RESULT

      Result Proceed to
      CAN communication DTC is not output A
      CAN communication DTC is output B

    Result: 

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 

    (Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [08/2015 - 08/2019] )

    Result: 

    See step  2

  2. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (WATER TEMPERATURE METER OPERATION) 
    1. Operate the Techstream according to the display and select the Active Test (Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [08/2015 - 08/2017] , or refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [08/2017 - 08/2019] ).
      COMBINATION METER

      Tester Display Test Part Control Range Diagnostic Note
      Water Temperature Meter Operation Engine coolant temperature receiver gauge Low, Normal, High Confirm that the vehicle is stopped with the engine idling.

      OK

      Engine coolant temperature receiver gauge indication is normal.

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 

    (Refer to REMOVAL [08/2015 - 08/2019] )

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  3

  3. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (COOLANT TEMPERATURE) 
    1. Operate the Techstream according to the display and select the Data List (Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [08/2015 - 08/2017] , or refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [08/2017 - 08/2019] ).
      COMBINATION METER

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Coolant Temperature Engine coolant temperature/0 to 127.5°C (32 to 261.5°F) After warming up: 80 to 95°C (176 to 203°F)
      • If the value is -40°C (-40°F), the sensor circuit is open.
      • If the value is 140°C (284°F) or higher, the sensor circuit is shorted.

      OK

      Engine coolant temperature value displayed on the Techstream is almost the same as the engine coolant temperature receiver gauge indication.

    2. Record the temperature displayed on the Techstream.

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 

    (Refer to REMOVAL [08/2015 - 08/2019] )

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  4

  4. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (COOLANT TEMP) 
    1. Operate the Techstream according to the display and select the Data List (Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [08/2015 - 08/2018] , or refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [08/2018 - 08/2019] ).
      ENGINE AND ECT

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Coolant Temp Engine coolant temperature/Min.: -40°C (-40°F), Max.: 215°C (419°F) After warming up: 80 to 100°C (176 to 212°F)
      • If the value is -40°C (-40°F), the sensor circuit is open.
      • If the value is 140°C (284°F) or higher, the sensor circuit is shorted.

      OK

      Engine coolant temperature value displayed on the Techstream is almost the same as the previously recorded Techstream indication (Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Data List / Coolant Temperature).

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 

    (Refer to REMOVAL [08/2015 - 08/2019] )

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE ECM 

    (Refer to REMOVAL [08/2015 - ] )