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General Information: DTC Detecting Condition

DTC DETECTING CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSES

Item Detecting Condition Possible Cause
DTC Strategy
  • Circuit low input
  • Short to battery in signal harness
  • Open in signal or ground circuit
  • Contact resistance in connections.
  • Faulty ECT sensor
Enable Conditions
  • Battery voltage > 10V
  • Time after start (if intake air temperature < -30°C (-22°F)): 600 sec.
  
Threshold Value
  • Measured coolant temperature < -38.25°C (-36.85°F)
Diagnostic Time
  • 5 sec. continuous
Fail Safe  
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