Circuit/System Verification
- Ignition OFF, inspect the cooling system surge tank for the proper coolant level. Refer to Cooling System Leak Testing and Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac-N-Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) .
- Ignition OFF for 8 hours or greater.
- Ignition ON, observe the scan tool IAT Sensor and ECT Sensor parameters. The ECT, IAT, and ambient temperatures should be within 6°C (11°F) of each other.
- Use the scan tool to verify the proper operation of the engine cooling system fans.
- Verify the proper heat range and the operation of the thermostat. Refer to Thermostat Diagnosis .
- 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 data.
IMPORTANT:
A critical analysis of the operation of the thermostat is necessary to properly diagnose these DTC.