Note. Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
- Start the engine, and let it idle for 5 minutes or more.
- Check ECT SENSOR 1 in the DATA LIST with the HDS. Is about 0°F (-18°C) or less indicated? YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals at ECT sensor 1, ECT sensor 2, and the ECM. If the connections and terminals are OK, replace the ECT sensor 1 (see «ECT SENSOR 1 REPLACEMENT»(ref-355119-S10202844422010012000000) ), then go to step 7 . NO -Go to step 3.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Allow the engine to cool to 104°F (40°C) or less.
- Start the engine, and let it idle until ECT SENSOR 1 goes up to about 158°F (70°C). Does ECT SENSOR 2 also show about 158°F (70°C)? YES -Go to step 6. NO -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at ECT sensor 1, ECT sensor 2, and the ECM.
- Check the thermostat (see «THERMOSTAT TEST»(ref-255495-S42793920822007060300000) ). Is the thermostat OK? YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals at ECT sensor 1, ECT sensor 2, and the ECM. If the connections and terminals are OK, replace the ECT sensor 1 (see «ECT SENSOR 1 REPLACEMENT»(ref-355119-S10202844422010012000000) ), then go to step 7. NO -Replace the thermostat (see «THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT»(ref-255495-S06354090382007060300000) ), then go to step 7.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- Reset the ECM with the HDS.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Allow the engine to cool to 104°F (40°C) or less.
- Start the engine, and let it idle until ECT SENSOR 1 goes up to about 158°F (70°C). Does ECT SENSOR 2 also show about 158°F (70°C)? YES -Go to step 1 and recheck. NO -Troubleshooting is complete.