Note. Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
- Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
- Check ECT SENSOR 1 in the DATA LIST with the HDS. Is about 176°F (80°C) or more, or 0.78 V or less indicated? YES - Go to step 6 . NO - Go to step 3 .
- Note the value of ECT SENSOR 1 in the DATA LIST with the HDS.
- Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
- Check ECT SENSOR 1 in the DATA LIST with the HDS. Does ECT SENSOR 1 change 18°F (10°C) or more? YES - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at ECT sensor 1 and the ECM/PCM. NO - Go to step 11 .
- Note the value of ECT SENSOR 1 in the DATA LIST with the HDS.
- Turn the ignition switch OFF.
- Open the hood, and let the engine cool for 3 hours.
- Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
- Check ECT SENSOR 1 in the DATA LIST with the HDS. Does ECT SENSOR 1 change 18°F (10°C)or more? YES - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at ECT sensor 1 and the ECM/PCM. NO - Go to step 11 .
- Turn the ignition switch OFF.
- Replace ECT sensor 1 (see «ECT SENSOR 1 REPLACEMENT»(ref-291411-S25164606302008072800000) ).
- Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
- Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.
- Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure (see «ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE»(ref-291413-S23447131872008072800000) ).
- Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS. Is DTC P0116 indicated? YES - Check for poor connections or loose terminals at ECT sensor 1 and the ECM/PCM, then go to step 1 . NO - Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting.