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DTC P2183

DTC P2183  : ECT Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance Problem

NOTE: 

DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
P2183 ECT Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance Problem      

DTC (PGM-FI)

  1. Connector visual check

    - 1. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at these sensors:

    • ECT sensor 1
    • ECT sensor 2

    Are the connections and terminals OK?

    YES 

    Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Repair the connections or terminals.

  2. PGM-FI system check

    - 1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 2. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
    P011A ECT Sensor 1 Circuit Range/Performance Problem      
    P2183 ECT Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance Problem      

    Are DTC P011A and P2183 indicated at the same time?

    YES 

    Go to step 5.

    NO 

    Go to step 3.

  3. ECT sensor 2 performance check

    - 1. Start the engine, and let it idle for 10 minutes.

    - 2. Check the parameter (s) below with the HDS.

    Signal Threshold Current conditions
    Values Unit Values Unit
    ECT SENSOR 2 Less than 120 °F    
    Less than 49 °C

    Do the current condition (s) match the threshold?

    YES 

    Replace ECT sensor 2 - Refer to: ECT Sensor 2 Removal and Installation .

    NO 

    Go to step 4.

  4. Problem verification

    - 1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    - 2. Allow ECT sensor 2 to cool to the ambient temperature.

    - 3. Note the ambient temperature.

    - 4. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 5. Quickly note the value of ECT SENSOR 2 in the DATA LIST with the HDS.

    Signal Current conditions
    Values Unit
    ECT SENSOR 2    

    Does the value of ECT SENSOR 2 differ 5.4 °F (3 °C) or more from the ambient temperature?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated. Replace ECT sensor 2 - Refer to: ECT Sensor 2 Removal and Installation .

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at ECT sensor 1, ECT sensor 2, and the PCM.

    If the freeze data/on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the freeze data/on-board snapshot - Refer to:

    How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems

  5. ECT sensor 1 performance check

    - 1. Start the engine, and let it idle for 10 minutes.

    - 2. Check the parameter (s) below with the HDS.

    Signal Threshold Current conditions
    Values Unit Values Unit
    ECT SENSOR 1 Less than 120 °F    
    Less than 49 °C

    Do the current condition (s) match the threshold?

    YES 

    Replace ECT sensor 1 - Refer to: ECT Sensor 1 Removal and Installation .

    NO 

    ECT sensor 1 is OK at this time. Go to step 6.

  6. ECT sensor 2 performance check

    - 1. Let the engine idle for 10 minutes.

    - 2. Check the parameter (s) below with the HDS.

    Signal Threshold Current conditions
    Values Unit Values Unit
    ECT SENSOR 2 Less than 120 °F    
    Less than 49 °C

    Do the current condition (s) match the threshold?

    YES 

    Replace ECT sensor 2 - Refer to: ECT Sensor 2 Removal and Installation .

    NO 

    Go to step 7.

  7. Problem verification

    - 1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    - 2. Allow the sensors to cool to the ambient temperature.

    - 3. Note the ambient temperature.

    - 4. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 5. Quickly note the value of ECT SENSOR 1 and ECT SENSOR 2 in the DATA LIST with the HDS.

    Signal Current conditions
    Values Unit
    ECT SENSOR 1    
    ECT SENSOR 2    

    - 6. Compare the value of ECT SENSOR 1 to the ambient temperature, and the value of ECT SENSOR 2 to the ambient temperature individually.

    Does either sensor differ more than 5.4 °F (3 °C) from the ambient temperature?

    YES 

    Replace the sensor that differed more than 5.4 °F (3 °C) from the ambient temperature.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at ECT sensor 1, ECT sensor 2, and the PCM.

    If the freeze data/on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the freeze data/on-board snapshot - Refer to:

    How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems .