Cold Dr3 - Coolant Sensor
- Connect voltmeter to cavity No. 12 of ECU 13-way connector and ground. Turn ignition switch to "RUN" position. On vehicles with ECU No. MD072035, voltmeter should read 3-5.5 volts with engine cold; 1-2 volts at room temperature and 0-1 volt with engine warm. On vehicles with ECU MD080152, MD082058 or MD082059, voltmeter should read 2-3 volts with engine cold; 1-2 volts at room temperature and 0-1 with engine warm.
- If okay, proceed to COLD DR4. If voltage was incorrect in step 1), turn ignition off. Unplug connector from coolant sensor. Connect ohmmeter leads to sensor terminals. Resistance should be 3,000-17,000 ohms with engine cold; 1000-3000 ohms at room temperature; and 100-1000 ohms with engine warm. If not, replace sensor.
- If resistance is okay, Unplug 13-wire connector from ECU. Connect ohmmeter leads to cavity Nos. 2 and 12. Resistance should be as indicated in step 2). If resistance is okay, replace ECU. If resistance is not okay, repair open wires from coolant sensor to ECU.