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DTC P2183

DTC P2183  : ECT Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance Problem

NOTE:
  • Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information .
  • If DTC P0111 is stored at the same time as DTC P2183, troubleshoot DTC P0111 first, then recheck for DTC P2183.
DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
P2183 ECT Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance Problem      

DTC (PGM-FI)

  1. Connector visual check

    -1. Check for poor connections or loose terminals and terminals at these sensors:

    • ECT sensor 1
    • ECT sensor 2

    Are the connections and terminals OK?

    YES 

    Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Repair the connections or terminals, then do the repair verification.

  2. PGM-FI system check

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -2. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
    P1116 ECT Sensor 1 Circuit Range/Performance Problem      
    P2183 ECT Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance Problem      

    Are DTC P1116 and P2183 indicated at the same time?

    YES 

    Go to step 5.

    NO 

    Go to step 3.

  3. ECT sensor 2 performance check

    -1. Start the engine, and let it idle for 10 minutes.

    -2. Check the parameter(s) below with the HDS.

    Signal Threshold Current conditions
    Values Unit Values Unit
    ECT SENSOR 2 Less than 120 deg.F    
    Less than 49 deg.C

    Do the current condition(s) match the threshold?

    YES 

    Replace ECT sensor 2 , then do the repair verification.

    NO 

    Go to step 4.

  4. Problem verification

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Allow ECT sensor 2 to cool to the ambient temperature.

    -3. Note the ambient temperature.

    -4. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -5. Quickly note the value of ECT SENSOR 2 in the DATA LIST with the HDS.

    Signal Current conditions
    Values Unit
    ECT SENSOR 2    

    Does the value of ECT SENSOR 2 differ 5.4 deg.F (3 deg.C) or more from the ambient temperature?

    YES 

    Replace ECT sensor 2 , then do the repair verification.

    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 PCM.

  5. ECT sensor 1 performance check

    -1. Start the engine, and let it idle for 10 minutes.

    -2. Check the parameter(s) below with the HDS.

    Signal Threshold Current conditions
    Values Unit Values Unit
    ECT SENSOR 1 Less than 120 deg.F    
    Less than 49 deg.C

    Do the current condition(s) match the threshold?

    YES 

    Replace ECT sensor 1 , then do the repair verification.

    NO 

    ECT sensor 1 is OK at this time. Go to step 6.

  6. ECT sensor 2 performance check

    -1. Let the engine idle for 10 minutes.

    -2. Check the parameter(s) below with the HDS.

    Signal Threshold Current conditions
    Values Unit Values Unit
    ECT SENSOR 2 Less than 120 deg.F    
    Less than 49 deg.C

    Do the current condition(s) match the threshold?

    YES 

    Replace ECT sensor 2 , then do the repair verification.

    NO 

    Go to step 7.

  7. Problem verification

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Allow the sensors to cool to the ambient temperature.

    -3. Note the ambient temperature.

    -4. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -5. Quickly note the value of ECT SENSOR 1 and ECT SENSOR 2 in the DATA LIST with the HDS.

    Signal Current conditions
    Values Unit
    ECT SENSOR 1    
    ECT SENSOR 2    

    -6. Compare the value of ECT SENSOR 1 to the ambient temperature, and the value of ECT SENSOR 2 to the ambient temperature individually.

    Does either sensor differ more than 5.4 deg.F (3 deg.C) from the ambient temperature?

    YES 

    Replace the sensor that differed more than 5.4 deg.F (3 deg.C) from the ambient temperature, then do the repair verification.

    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 PCM.

  8. Repair verification

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -2. Reset the PCM with the HDS .

    Reset PCM

    -3. Do the PCM idle learn procedure .

    -4. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
    P2183 ECT Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance Problem      

    DTC (PGM-FI)

    Is DTC P2183 indicated?

    YES 

    Check for poor connections or loose terminals at ECT sensor 1, ECT sensor 2, 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.