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DTC 78: Coolant Temperature Sensor: Explanation

Defect is stored when shorts or breaks occur at the temperature sensor or on its supply wires. A prerequisite for detecting a short to voltage or open circuit is an intake air temperature greater than 30°F (-9°C).