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Engine Coolant Temperature Receiver Gauge Malfunction [10/2022 - ]: Procedure

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  1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 
    1. Check if CAN communication system DTCs are output.

      for HV Model: Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [11/2023 - ]

      for Gasoline Model: Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [11/2023 - ]

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      DTCs are output B

    Result: 

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 

    for HV Model: Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [11/2023 - ]

    for Gasoline Model: Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [11/2023 - ]

    Result: 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK FOR DTC (SFI SYSTEM) 
    1. Check if SFI system DTCs are output.

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      DTCs are output B

    Result: 

    GO TO SFI SYSTEM 

    for HV Model: Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [11/2023 - 11/2024] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [11/2024 - ]

    for Gasoline Model: Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [11/2023 - ]

    Result: 

    See step  3

  3. READ VALUE USING GTS (COOLANT TEMPERATURE) 
    1. Using the GTS, read the Data List.

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Coolant Temperature Engine coolant temperature Min.: 0°C (0°F), Max.: 127.0°C (260.6°F) 75 to 100°C (167 to 212°F): After warming up the engine -

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Coolant Temperature

      for T24A-FTS

      Powertrain > Engine > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Coolant Temperature Engine coolant temperature Min.: -40°C (-40°F), Max.: 140°C (284°F) 75 to 115°C (167 to 239°F): After warming up This is the engine coolant temperature.

      HINT: 

      • After warming up the engine, the engine coolant temperature will be 75 to 115°C (167 to 239°F).
      • After a long soak, the engine coolant temperature, intake air temperature and ambient air temperature will be approximately equal.
      • If the value is -40°C (-40°F), or higher than 135°C (275°F), the sensor circuit is open or shorted.
      • Check if the engine overheats if the value indicated is higher than 135°C (275°F).

      Powertrain > Engine > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Coolant Temperature

      for A25A-FXS

      Powertrain > Engine > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Coolant Temperature Engine coolant temperature Min.: -40°C (-40°F), Max.: 140°C (284°F) 75 to 100°C (167 to 212°F): After warming up This is the engine coolant temperature.

      HINT: 

      • After warming up the engine, the engine coolant temperature will be 75 to 100°C (167 to 212°F).
      • After a long soak, the engine coolant temperature, intake air temperature and ambient air temperature will be approximately equal.
      • If the value is -40°C (-40°F), or higher than 135°C (275°F), the sensor circuit is open or shorted.
      • Check if the engine overheats if the value indicated is higher than 135°C (275°F).

      Powertrain > Engine > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Coolant Temperature

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    GO TO SFI SYSTEM 

    for HV Model: Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [11/2023 - 11/2024] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [11/2024 - ]

    for Gasoline Model: Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [11/2023 - ]

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - ]