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Typical Enabling Conditions

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Output Stuck at Low Engine Coolant Temperature: 

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR OUTPUT STUCK AT LOW ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE

The monitor will run whenever the following DTCs are not present P0100, P0102, P0103 (MAF sensor)
Battery voltage 10.5 V
Time after engine start 1 second
ECT at engine start Less than 60°C (140°F)
IAT sensor circuit Not detected
Soak time 0 second
Accumulated MAF 712 g or more (A/T), 765 g or more (M/T)
Engine Running
Fuel cut OFF
Difference between ECT at engine start and IAT Less than 40°C (72°F)

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Output Stuck at High Engine Coolant Temperature: 

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR OUTPUT STUCK AT HIGH ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE

The monitor will run whenever the following DTCs are not present P0100, P0102, P0103 (MAF sensor)
Battery voltage 10.5 V
ECT at engine start 60°C (140°F) or more
Battery voltage 10.5V or more
Engine Running
Soak time 18000 seconds
Accumulated MAF 765 g or more (A/T), 1220 g or more (M/T)