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Testing if scan tool display is approximately - 40.0°

-- Disconnect the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor - G62- electrical harness connector -arrow-.

Fig 1: Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor -G62- location
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-- Using a jumper wire, connect the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor -G62- electrical harness connector terminals 1 to 2.

-- Switch the ignition ON.

-- Check the value indicated on the scan tool display.

Specified value: scan tool display approximately 140.0° C

If the specified value was obtained:

-- End diagnosis and switch the ignition OFF.

-- Replace the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor - G62-. Refer to appropriate Service Information.

-- Go to Final procedures.

If the specified value was not obtained:

Checking wiring 

-- Remove the Engine Control Module -J623 -. Refer to appropriate Service Information.

-- Using a Multimeter, check the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor - G62- electrical harness connector terminals to the Engine Control Module - J623- electrical harness connector T60 terminals for an open circuit according to the wiring diagram.

Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor - G62- electrical harness connector terminals: Engine Control Module -J623- electrical connector T60 terminals:
1 57
2 14

Specified value: 1.5 Ω Max.

If the specified value was not obtained:

-- Check the wiring for a short circuit to Battery voltage, or an open circuit.

-- Check the electrical harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.

-- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.

-- Go to Final procedures.

If the specified value was obtained:

-- Replace the Engine Control Module -J623 -. Refer to appropriate Service Information.

-- Go to Final procedures.