DTC P0115-2A: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 1 Signal Stuck in Range [08/2021 - 09/2022]: Procedure
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- CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0115-2A)
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the power switch on (IG).
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.
- Read the DTCs.
Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes
Result
Result Proceed to DTC P0115-2A is output A DTC P0115-2A and other DTCs are output B HINT:
If any DTCs other than P0115-2A are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.
Result:
B
GO TO DTC CHART. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2021 - 09/2022]
Result:
A
See step 2
- INSPECT WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Inspect the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly (thermostat opening temperature).
Refer to INSPECTION [08/2021 - ]
HINT:
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the engine coolant temperature sensor.
Refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2021 - ]
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
OK
REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR. Refer to REMOVAL [08/2021 - 09/2022]
Result:
NG
REPLACE WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUB-ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL [08/2021 - ]
- Inspect the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly (thermostat opening temperature).