Engine Coolant Temperature Receiver Gauge Malfunction [07/2020 - ]: Procedure

1. Check if CAN communication system DTCs are output.

   Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [07/2020 - 10/2022] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [10/2022 - 10/2023] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [10/2023 - ]

   Result

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

Result: 

B 

GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [07/2020 - 10/2022]  , or refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [10/2022 - ] 

Result: 

A 

See step  2

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: 

B 

GO TO SFI SYSTEM. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [07/2020 - 12/2021]  , or refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [12/2021 - 10/2022]  , or refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [10/2022 - ] 

Result: 

A 

See step  3

1. Perform the Active Test according to the display on the GTS.

   Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

   Tester Display	Measurement Item	Control Range	Diagnostic Note
   Water Temperature Meter Operation (50C, 122F)	Engine coolant temperature receiver gauge (50°C, 122°F)	ON	See [Display 1]
   Water Temperature Meter Operation (60C, 140F)	Engine coolant temperature receiver gauge (60°C, 140°F)	ON	See [Display 1]
   Water Temperature Meter Operation (70C, 158F)	Engine coolant temperature receiver gauge (70°C, 158°F)	ON	See [Display 1]
   Water Temperature Meter Operation (80C, 176F)	Engine coolant temperature receiver gauge (80°C, 176°F)	ON	See [Display 1]
   Water Temperature Meter Operation (Middle)	Engine coolant temperature receiver gauge (Middle)	ON	See [Display 1]
   Water Temperature Meter Operation (110C, 230F)	Engine coolant temperature receiver gauge (110°C, 230°F)	ON	See [Display 1]
   Water Temperature Meter Operation (120C, 248F)	Engine coolant temperature receiver gauge (120°C, 248°F)	ON	See [Display 1]
   Water Temperature Meter Operation (127C, 260F)	Engine coolant temperature receiver gauge (127°C, 260°F)	ON	See [Display 1]

   [Display 1]: Water Temperature Meter Operation 

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      *a	Engine Coolant Temperature Receiver Gauge

      HINT: 

      Refer to the following table for the specified engine coolant temperature receiver gauge position for each selected value:

      Tester Display	Engine Coolant Temperature Receiver Gauge Indication
      Water Temperature Meter Operation (50C, 122F)	Between 1 and 2 is indicated
      Water Temperature Meter Operation (60C, 140F)	Between 2 and 3 is indicated
      Water Temperature Meter Operation (70C, 158F)	Approximately 4 is indicated
      Water Temperature Meter Operation (80C, 176F)	Approximately 4 is indicated
      Water Temperature Meter Operation (Middle)	Approximately 4 is indicated
      Water Temperature Meter Operation (110C, 230F)	Between 4 and 5 is indicated
      Water Temperature Meter Operation (120C, 248F)	Approximately 6 is indicated
      Water Temperature Meter Operation (127C, 260F)	Approximately 7 is indicated

   Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

   Tester Display
   Water Temperature Meter Operation (50C, 122F)

   Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

   Tester Display
   Water Temperature Meter Operation (60C, 140F)

   Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

   Tester Display
   Water Temperature Meter Operation (70C, 158F)

   Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

   Tester Display
   Water Temperature Meter Operation (80C, 176F)

   Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

   Tester Display
   Water Temperature Meter Operation (Middle)

   Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

   Tester Display
   Water Temperature Meter Operation (110C, 230F)

   Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

   Tester Display
   Water Temperature Meter Operation (120C, 248F)

   Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

   Tester Display
   Water Temperature Meter Operation (127C, 260F)

   Result

   Result	Proceed to
   Active Test can be performed correctly	A
   Active Test cannot be performed correctly	B

Result: 

A 

REPLACE ECM. Refer to  REMOVAL [07/2020 - 10/2022]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [10/2022 - ] 

Result: 

B 

REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [07/2020 - 10/2022]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [10/2022 - ]