Note. Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
- Start the engine, and let it idle.
- Check the ECT SENSOR in the DATA LIST with the HDS. Is about 86°F (30°C) or less, or 2.61 V or more indicated? YES - Go to step 3. NO - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Check the thermostat and the cooling system.
- Let the engine idle 6 minutes.
- Check the ECT SENSOR in the DATA LIST with the HDS. Is about 86°F (30°C) or less, or 2.61 V or more indicated? YES - Go to step 5. NO - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Check the thermostat and the cooling system.
- Turn the ignition switch OFF.
- Replace the ECT sensor.
- Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
- Reset the ECM with the HDS.
- Do the ECM idle learn procedure (see «ECM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE»(ref-219290-S07506924172006021300000) ).
- Allow the engine to cool to between 23°F (-5°C) and 77°F (25°C).
- Start the engine, and let it idle 20 minutes.
- Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS. Are any Temporary DTCs or DTCs indicated? YES - If DTC P0125 is indicated, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the ECT sensor and the ECM, then go to step 1 . If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated «DTC TROUBLESHOOTING»(ref-219289-S32747860742006021300000) NO - Troubleshooting is complete.