Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECT)
If voltages do not fall within specifications, replace ECT sensor. See ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR table.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
| Application | Specification |
|---|---|
| High Coolant Temperature | Near 0 Volts |
| Low Coolant Temperature | Near 5 Volts |
For testing engine coolant temperature sensor, see DTC P014: SHORTED ENGINE COOLANT TEMP (ECT) SENSOR, DTC P015: OPEN ENGINE COOLANT TEMP (ECT) SENSOR and DTC P073: INTERMITTENT ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR SIGNAL in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS -- ALLANTE article.