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Diagnostic Procedures

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  1. Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-Engine Controls? If yes, go to next step. If no, see DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - ENGINE CONTROLS  under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.
  2. Is the cooling system low on coolant? If yes, repair and refill cooling system. If no, go to next step.
  3. Turn ignition OFF. Disconnect ECT sensor. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the ECT sensor signal circuit and the ECT sensor low reference circuit. Turn ignition ON, with engine OFF. Observe ECT sensor temperature with a scan tool. Does the scan tool indicate that ECT sensor temperature is greater than 280°F (138°C)? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  5.
  4. Turn ignition OFF. Disconnect IAT sensor. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the IAT sensor signal circuit and the IAT sensor low reference circuit. Turn ignition ON, with engine OFF. Observe IAT sensor temperature with a scan tool. Does the scan tool indicate IAT sensor temperature is greater than 280°F (138°C)? If yes, go to step  8. If no, see DIAGNOSTIC AIDS .
  5. Turn ignition OFF. Disconnect ECT sensor. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the ECT sensor signal circuit and a good ground. Turn ignition ON, with engine OFF. Observe ECT sensor temperature with a scan tool. Does the scan tool indicate ECT sensor temperature is greater than 280°F (138°C)? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  7.
  6. Test ECT sensor low reference circuit for an open or high resistance. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  12.
  7. Test ECT sensor signal circuit for an open or high resistance. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  12. If no, go to step  10.
  8. Remove ECT sensor. Suspend ECT sensor and a thermometer in a pan of water. Place the pan on a burner or hot plate. Test the resistance of the ECT sensor through 50-194°F (10-90°C). Does the resistance and temperature closely match the Temperature vs. Resistance table? See Figure. If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  10.
  9. Reinstall ECT sensor. When complete, see DIAGNOSTIC AIDS .
  10. Test for an intermittent and/or poor connections at the ECT sensor. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  12. If no, go to next step.
  11. Replace ECT sensor. See ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR under SENSORS in REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - CORVETTE article. Did you complete the replacement? If yes, go to next step.
  12. Clear the DTCs with a scan tool. Turn OFF the ignition for 30 seconds. Start the engine. 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. Did the DTC fail this ignition cycle? If yes, go to step  2. If no, go to next step.
  13. Observe the Capture Info with a scan tool. Are there any DTCs that have not been diagnosed? If yes, see DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS . If no, system is okay.
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