Diagnostic Procedure

CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Loosen and retighten three ground screws on the body. Refer to "GROUND INSPECTION ".
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Connections Ground
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OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 2.
2. NG: Repair or replace ground connections.
CHECK ECT SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor harness connector.
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Harness Connector
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2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between ECT sensor terminal 1 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.
  1. Voltage: Approximately 5V
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 4.
2. NG: GO TO 3.
Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between ECT Sensor Terminal 1 Ground With CONSULT-II
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DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
- Harness connectors F261, F24
- Harness for open and short between ECT sensor and ECM
  1. Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
CHECK ECT SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
3. Check harness continuity between ECT sensor terminal 2 and ECM terminal 67. Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .
  1. Continuity should exist.
4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 6.
2. NG: GO TO 5.
DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
- Harness connectors F261, F24
- Harness for open and short between ECT sensor and ECM
  1. Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 7.
2. NG: Replace engine coolant temperature sensor.
CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".
1. INSPECTION END