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 to 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 P or N) 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 PCM. NO -Go to step 11 .
- Note the value of ECT SENSOR 1 in the DATA LIST with the HDS.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Open the hood, and let the engine cool for 3 hours.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- Check ECT SENSOR 1 in the DATA LIST with the HDS. Does ECT SENSOR 1 change 18°F(10°C) or more from the value in step 6 ? YES -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at ECT sensor 1 and the PCM. NO -Go to step 11.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Replace ECT sensor 1 (see «ECT SENSOR 1 REPLACEMENT»(ref-513153-S10450075522012110700000) ).
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- Reset the PCM with the HDS.
- Do the PCM idle learn procedure (see «PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE»(ref-513173-S16164063582012110700000) ).
- Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS. Is DTC P0116 indicated? YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals at ECT sensor 1 and the 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»(ref-513153-S06499438282012110700000) .