Engine coolant temperature compensation inspection
- Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
- Select the PID/DATA MONITOR AND RECORD function on the M-MDS display.
- Select the following PIDs.
- ECT
- IAT
- RPM
- Verify that the engine is in cold condition, then start the engine.
- Verify that the engine speed decreases as the engine warm-up.
- If the engine speed does not decrease or decreases slowly, inspect the following:
- ECT sensor and related harness (See ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR INSPECTION ).
- Throttle body and related harness (See THROTTLE ACTUATOR INSPECTION ). (See THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR INSPECTION ).
- If the engine speed does not decrease or decreases slowly, inspect the following: