Note. Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION . If DTC P0111 is stored at the same time as DTC P2183, troubleshoot DTC P0111 first, then recheck for DTC P2183.
- Check for poor connections or loose terminals at ECT sensor 1 and ECT sensor 2. Are the connections and terminals OK? YES: Go to step 2 . NO: Repair the connections or terminals, then go to step 27 .
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS. Are DTC P1116 and P2183 indicated at the same time? YES: Go to step 15 . NO: Go to step 4 .
- Start the engine, and let it idle for 10 minutes.
- Check ECT SENSOR 2 in the DATA LIST with the HDS. Is about 126°F (52°C) indicated? YES: Replace ECT sensor 2 (see «ECT SENSOR 1 REPLACEMENT»(ref-320426-S22783962312009071400000) ), then go to step 27 . NO: Go to step 6 .
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Drain the coolant (see «COOLANT CHECK»(ref-320432-S30222595332009071400000) ).
- Remove ECT sensor 2 (see «ECT SENSOR 1 REPLACEMENT»(ref-320426-S22783962312009071400000) ).
- Allow ECT sensor 2 to cool to the ambient temperature.
- Note the ambient temperature.
- Connect ECT sensor 2 to its 2P connector, but do not install it.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- Quickly note the value of ECT SENSOR 2 quickly in the DATA LIST with the HDS.
- Compare the value of ECT SENSOR 2 and the ambient temperature. Does ECT SENSOR 2 differ 5.4°F (3°C) or more from ambient temperature? YES: Replace ECT sensor 2 (see «ECT SENSOR 1 REPLACEMENT»(ref-320426-S22783962312009071400000) ), then go to step 27 . 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/PCM.
- Start the engine, and let it idle for 10 minutes.
- Check ECT SENSOR 1 in the DATA LIST with the HDS. Is about 97°F (36°C) or less indicated? YES: Replace ECT sensor 1 (see «ECT SENSOR 1 REPLACEMENT»(ref-320426-S22783962312009071400000) ), then go to step 27 . NO: Go to step 17 .
- Let the engine idle 10 minutes.
- Check ECT SENSOR 2 in the DATA LIST with the HDS. Is about 126°F (52°C) or less indicated? YES Replace ECT sensor 2 (see «ECT SENSOR 1 REPLACEMENT»(ref-320426-S22783962312009071400000) ), then go to step 27 . NO Go to step 19 .
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Drain the coolant (see «COOLANT CHECK»(ref-320432-S30222595332009071400000) ).
- Remove ECT sensor 1 (see «ECT SENSOR 1 REPLACEMENT»(ref-320426-S22783962312009071400000) ) and ECT sensor 2 (see «ECT SENSOR 1 REPLACEMENT»(ref-320426-S22783962312009071400000) ).
- Allow the sensors to cool to ambient temperature.
- Note the ambient temperature.
- Connect ECT sensor 1 and ECT sensor 2 to their 2P connectors, but do not install them.
- Quickly note the value of ECT SENSOR 1 and ECT SENSOR 2 quickly in the DATA LIST with the HDS.
- Compare the value of ECT SENSOR 1 and the ambient temperature, and the value of ECT SENSOR 2 and the ambient temperature individually. Does one of the sensors differ more than 5.4°F (3°C) from the ambient temperature? YES: Replace the sensor that differed more than 5.4°F (3°C) from the ambient temperature, then go to step 27 . 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/PCM.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.
- Do «ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE»(ref-320447-S03803966382009071400000) .
- Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS. Is DTC P2183 indicated? YES: Check for poor connections or loose terminals at ECT sensor 1, ECT sensor 2, and the ECM/PCM, then go to step 1 . NO: Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.