Monitor Description

Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor cold start monitor 

The monitor runs when the engine is started cold. If the change in engine coolant temperature sensor output until the engine is warmed up completely is less than the threshold, it is determined that a malfunction has occurred in the engine coolant temperature sensor. When this is detected in 2 consecutive driving cycles, the MIL is illuminated and the DTC is stored.

ECT sensor soak monitor 

When more than 5 hours has elapsed since the engine was stopped, the ECM compares the engine coolant temperature from the time the warmed-up engine is stopped with the engine coolant temperature when the engine is started on the next trip. If the change in engine coolant temperature sensor output is less than the threshold, it is determined that a malfunction has occurred in the engine coolant temperature sensor. When this is detected in 2 consecutive driving cycles, the MIL is illuminated and the DTC is stored.

ECT sensor high side stuck monitor (only for Mexico models) 

The ECM monitors the sensor voltage and uses this value to calculate the ECT. If the sensor voltage output deviates from the normal operating range, the ECM interprets this deviation as a malfunction in the ECT sensor and stores the DTC.

Examples:

• Upon starting the engine, the ECT is between 35 and 60°C (95 and 140°F). If, after driving for 250 seconds, the ECT remains within 3°C (5.4°F) of the starting temperature, the DTC is stored (2 trip detection logic).
• Upon starting the engine, the ECT is higher than 60°C (140°F). If, after driving for 250 seconds, the ECT remains within 1°C (1.8°F) of the starting temperature, the DTC is stored (6 trip detection logic).