INSPECTION PROCEDURE 10: Engine coolant temperature gauge does not work (other meters work): Diagnosis

Required Special Tools: 

• MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)
  • MB991824: V.C.I.
  • MB991827: M.U.T.-III USB Cable
  • MB991910: M.U.T.-III Main Harness A

1. STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991824, diagnose the CAN bus line. 
   CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.
   1. Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position.
   2. Diagnose the CAN bus line.
   3. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

   Q: Is the check result satisfactory? 

   YES:  Go to Step  2.

   NO:  Repair the CAN bus lines. (Refer to CAN BUS DIAGNOSTIC CHART ).

   Fig 1: Connecting Scan Tool To Data Link Connector

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2. STEP 2. Using scan tool MB991958, read MFI diagnostic trouble code. 

   Check if an MFI system diagnostic trouble code is set.

   1. Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position.
   2. Read the diagnostic trouble code.
   3. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

   Q: Is the DTC set? 

   YES:  Diagnose the MFI system by referring to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART for 2.4L or DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART for 3.8L.

   NO:  Go to Step  3.

   Fig 2: Connecting Scan Tool To Data Link Connector

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3. STEP 3. Using scan tool MB991958, check data list. 
   1. Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position.
   2. Set scan tool MB991958 to the data reading mode.
      • Item 08: Engine coolant temperature
        • Engine coolant temperature and M.U.T.-III displayed values agree with each other.
   3. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

   Q: Is the check result normally? 

   YES:  It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent. Refer to "How to Use Troubleshooting/inspection Service Points - HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTIONS " .

   NO:  Go to Step  4.

   Fig 3: Connecting Scan Tool To Data Link Connector

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4. STEP 4. Using scan tool MB991958, check actuator test. 
   1. Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position.
   2. Set scan tool MB991958 to the actuator test mode.
      • Item 14: Water temperature gauge: 0°C (32°F)
        • Water temperature gauge shows 0°C (32°F)
      • Item 15: Water temperature gauge: 85°C (185°F)
        • Water temperature gauge shows 85°C (185°F)
      • Item 16: Water temperature gauge: 126°C (259°F)
        • Water temperature gauge shows 126°C (259°F)
   3. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

   Q: Is the check result normally? 

   YES:  Go to Step  5.

   NO:  Replace the combination meter.

   Fig 4: Connecting Scan Tool To Data Link Connector

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5. STEP 5. Retest the system. 

   Check to see that the engine coolant temperature gauge operates

   normally. 

   Q: Is the check result satisfactory? 

   YES:  The procedure is complete. (If no malfunctions are found in all steps, an intermittent malfunction is suspected. Refer to "How to Use Troubleshooting/inspection Service Points - HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTIONS " ).

   NO:  Replace the combination meter.