Checking wiring and components
Check engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor resistance.
The engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor may be defective as a result of the signal cable having been short-circuited to supply voltage. Check this before replacing the sensor.
Check the signal cable between control module #A4 (#A4) engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor #1 for an open-circuit according to Open-circuit, permanent faults and a short-circuit to supply voltage according to Short-circuit to supply voltage. permanent faults
HINT: With the ignition on and engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor connector disconnected the voltage between #1 and ground terminal must be approximately 5V.
Check ground lead between control module #A60 (#A60) and engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor #2 for an open-circuit according to Open-circuit, permanent faults
Remedy as necessary.
Other information
- connecting the breakout box/accessing the control module, see connecting the breakout box .
- To access the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor, see engine temperature sensor .
- For resistance values, see component specifications .
- For information about signals, see ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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Refer to Verification