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DTC Diagnosis Procedure

  1. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 1 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor 1 harness connector.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Check the voltage between ECT sensor 1 harness connector and ground.

      ECT sensor 1

      Ground

      Voltage (V)

      Connector

      Terminal

      F21

      1

      Ground

      Approx. 5

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 2.

    NO

    Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  2. CHECK ECT SENSOR 1 GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check the continuity between ECT sensor 1 harness connector and ECM harness connector.

      ECT sensor 1

      ECM

      Continuity

      Connector

      Terminal

      Connector

      Terminal

      F21

      2

      F91

      43

      Existed

    4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 3.

    NO

    Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  3. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 1 

    Refer to Component Inspection .

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 4.

    NO

    Replace engine coolant temperature sensor 1.

  4. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Refer to Inspection .

    INSPECTION END