Checking the engine coolant temperature (ECT)

Fig 1: Engine Start Verification

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• Start the engine
• Read off the engine coolant temperature (ECT).

  If the engine coolant temperature (ECT) is below 70 °C, allow the engine to reach operating temperature or cancel the test.

  Fig 2: Identifying VCT2000 Diagnostic Tool Symbol In VIDA

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Is the temperature above 70 °C? 

• YES 

  Refer to Starting the test of the fuel tank system 

• NO 

  FAULTRACING FAILED