Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
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This step tests for a short to ground in the signal circuit.
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This step tests for an open, a high resistance, or a short to voltage in the signal circuit.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
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Schematic Reference: Instrument Cluster Schematics | ||||
1 | Did you perform the Instrument Cluster Diagnostic System Check? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |
2 |
Does the ECT Sensor parameter match the engine coolant temperature (ECT) gage display? | -- | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems | Go to Step 3 |
Does the ECT gage display at or below the specified value? | 71°C (160°F) | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 6 | |
Important: Verify the J 33431-C resistance setting with a DMM. Does the ECT gage display at or above the specified value? | 127°C (260°F) | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 5 | |
5 | Test the signal circuit of the ECT sensor for an open, for a high resistance, or for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 9 |
6 | Test the signal circuit of the ECT sensor for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 9 |
7 | Inspect for a high resistance or for a poor connection at the case ground of the ECT sensor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 8 |
8 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the ECT sensor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 10 |
9 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the IPC. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 11 |
10 | Replace the ECT sensor. Refer to Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Replacement in Engine Cooling. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 12 | -- |
11 | Replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 12 | -- |
12 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | -- | System OK | Go to Step 2 |
