Inspection Procedure

1. Connect a Hi-Scan (Pro) to the data link connector.
2. Start the engine and monitor the ECTS signals while warming up engine to normal operating temperature.

Scanned temperature on the Hi-Scan (Pro) should be close to actual engine coolant temperature, is it?

1. No:  Go to next step.
2. Yes: Problem is intermittent or was repaired and ECM memory was not cleared. See INTERMITTENT PROBLEM INSPECTION PROCEDURE ..

Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. See CONNECTOR INSPECTION PROCEDURE .

Are all connectors good?

1. Yes:  Go to next step.
2. No: Repair or replace it.

1. Turn ignition switch to OFF and disconnect ECTS connector.
2. Measure resistance between the terminals 1 and 3 of ECTS connector.

   Specification (ECTS resistance):

   Fig 1: ECTS Resistance Specification

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   Fig 2: Checking ECTS Resistance

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   Is resistance within specification?

   1. Yes:  Go to next step.
   2. No: Replace ECTS.
3. CHECK REFERENCE VOLTAGE TO ECTS
   1. Turn ignition switch to OFF position and disconnect ECTS connector.
   2. Turn ignition switch to ON position.
   3. Measure voltage between terminal 1 of the ECTS harness connector and chassis ground.

      Specification (Voltage): approximately 5V

      Fig 3: Checking Reference Voltage To ECTS

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   Is voltage within specification?

   1. Yes:  Go to next step.
   2. No: Repair open or short to chassis ground in harness.
4. CHECK FOR SHORT TO GROUND IN HARNESS
   1. Turn ignition switch to OFF position, and then disconnect ECTS and ECM connectors.
   2. Measure resistance between terminal 1 of the ECTS harness connector and chassis ground.
   3. Measure resistance between terminal 1 and 3 of the ECTS harness connector.

      Specification (Resistance): infinite

      Fig 4: Checking For Short To Ground In Harness

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      Does the resistance indicate open?

      1. Yes:  Proceed with ECM PROBLEM INSPECTION PROCEDURE .
      2. No: Repair short or short to chassis ground in harness.