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>*CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR CALIBRATION</title><figure
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>For a complete wiring diagram <emph
>Refer to Section 8W</emph></ptxt></para><diagnostic
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><emph
>Possible Causes</emph></ptxt></entry></row></thead><tbody
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>ECT SENSOR - COLD</ptxt></entry></row><row
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>ECT SENSOR - HOT</ptxt></entry></row></tbody></tgroup></table></spec></condition></diagnostic><diagnostic
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><title
>Diagnostic Test</title><spec
><ptxt
><testno><emph>1.</emph></testno> <emph
>ECT SENSOR - COLD</emph></ptxt></spec><test1
><attention3
name="NOTE"
><ptxt
>The thermostat must be operating correctly for this test to be valid.</ptxt></attention3></test1><test1
><ptxt
>With the scan tool in Sensors, read and note the engine coolant temperature.</ptxt></test1><test1
><ptxt
>Using a temperature probe, measure the engine block temperature near the ECT Sensor.</ptxt></test1><test1
><attention3
name="NOTE"
><ptxt
>The engine temperature should be below 50°C (120°F).</ptxt></attention3></test1><question
>Are the readings within 7°C (13°F) of each other?</question><result
>Yes</result><action
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><ptxt
>Go To<intxref
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>No</result><action
><list1
><item
><ptxt
>Check the wiring and connectors associated with the ECT Sensor for corrosion, damage or other problems. Repair as necessary. If no problems are found, replace
the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor.</ptxt></item><item
><ptxt
>Perform the ECM Verification Test Ver. 1. <extxref
document="SOFTLINK"
extrefid="0900000360"
>(Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)</extxref><symbol
name="skip"
></symbol></ptxt></item></list1></action></testgrp><?STEP 2------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------?><testgrp
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><spec
><ptxt
><testno><emph>2.</emph></testno> <emph
>ECT SENSOR - HOT</emph></ptxt></spec><test1
><attention3
name="NOTE"
><ptxt
>The thermostat must be operating correctly for this test to be valid.</ptxt></attention3></test1><test1
><ptxt
>Start the engine and bring the engine to operating temperature (thermostat open).</ptxt></test1><test1
><ptxt
>Turn the engine off and wait 10 minutes to allow the engine temperature to stabilize.</ptxt></test1><test1
><ptxt
>Using a temperature probe, measure the engine block temperature near the ECT Sensor.</ptxt></test1><test1
><ptxt
>With the scan tool, select Engine, then Sensors and read the engine coolant temperature.</ptxt></test1><question
>Are the readings within 7°C (13°F) of each other?</question><result
>Yes</result><action
><list1
><item
><ptxt
>Test Complete.</ptxt></item></list1></action><result
>No</result><action
><list1
><item
><ptxt
>Check the wiring and connectors associated with the ECT Sensor for corrosion, damage or other problems. Repair as necessary. If no problems are found, replace
the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor.</ptxt></item><item
><ptxt
>Perform the ECM Verification Test Ver. 1. <extxref
document="SOFTLINK"
extrefid="0900000360"
>(Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)</extxref><symbol
name="skip"
></symbol></ptxt></item></list1></action></testgrp></diagnostic></servinfo>