Engine Coolant Temperature Light Blinks in Red and Blue Alternately [11/2021 - ]: Procedure
- CHECK DTC
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Read the DTC of [Engine Control System] using the GTS.
Powertrain > Engine Control System > Trouble Codes
Is DTC P0117 or P0118 displayed? (Current code)
Result Proceed to YES (Perform the diagnosis for the displayed DTCs.) A NO B
Result:
A
PERFORM THE DIAGNOSIS FOR THE DISPLAYED DTCS.
Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [11/2021 - 06/2022] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [06/2022 - 12/2023] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [12/2023 - 10/2024] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [10/2024 - ]
Result:
B
See step 2
- CHECK DTC
- Start the engine.
- Using the GTS, read all DTCs.
Is DTC U**** displayed? (Current code)
Result Proceed to YES (Perform the diagnosis according to the basic diagnostic procedure in CAN SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS).) A NO B
Result:
A
PERFORM THE DIAGNOSIS ACCORDING TO THE BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE IN CAN SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS).
Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [11/2021 - ]
Result:
B
See step 3
- CHECK THE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE LIGHT.
- Using the GTS, check the following items in the [Active Test] of [Combination Meter].
Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test
Tester Display Measurement Item Diagnostic Note Water temperature (COOL) Engine coolant temperature indicator light - Water temperature (HOT) Engine coolant temperature hot warning light - Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test
Tester Display Water temperature (COOL) Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test
Tester Display Water temperature (HOT) Do the indicated amount on GTS and the engine coolant temperature light indication match?
Result Proceed to YES (Perform a unit inspection of the engine coolant temperature sensor.) A NO (Replace the combination meter assembly.) B
Result:
A
PERFORM A UNIT INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR.
Refer to INSPECTION [11/2021 - ]
Result:
B
REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2021 - ]
- Using the GTS, check the following items in the [Active Test] of [Combination Meter].