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Circuit/System Verification

  1. Engine Running.
  2. Verify DTC P00B3, P00B4, P00B6, P0116, P0117, P0118, or P0119 is not set.
    • If the DTC is not set 
  3. Verify the coolant in the radiator surge tank is at the correct level and there are no engine coolant leaks.
    • If a condition is not found 
  4. Engine Running for 15 min with the A/C OFF.
  5. Command the Engine Coolant Thermostat Heater to 0 % with a scan tool, depress the accelerator pedal for 5 min.
  6. Verify the scan tool ECT Sensor parameter is between 80° C and 102° C (176° F and 215° F).
    • If ECT sensor parameter is not between 80° C and 102° C (176° F and 215° F) 

      Replace the engine coolant thermostat.

    • If ECT sensor parameter is between 80° C and 102° C (176° F and 215° F) 
  7. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.
  8. Verify the DTC does not set.
    • If the DTC sets 

      Refer to step 1.

    • If the DTC does not set 
  9. All OK.