DTC 13: Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor

Check Power Supply I - Turn ignition off and disconnect EFI sub-harness connector No. 2. Turn ignition on. Measure voltage between EFI sub-harness connector No. 2 terminal "d" (Yellow/Black wire) and ground. See Fig 1 and Fig 2 . If voltage is approximately 5 volts, go to next step. If voltage is not as specified, repair harness or connectors as necessary.

Fig 1: Locating EFI Sub-Harness Connector No. 2
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Fig 2: DTC 13, Checking Power Supply I
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Check Ground Circuit I - Turn ignition off. Check EFI sub-harness No. 2 continuity between terminal "a" (Black/Yellow wire, with TCS; Black wire, without TCS) and engine ground. See Fig 3 . If continuity is present, go to next step. If continuity is not present, repair harness or connectors as necessary.

Fig 3: DTC 13, Checking Ground Circuit I
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Check Power Supply II - Connect EFI sub-harness No. 2 connector. Disconnect ECT harness connector. Turn ignition on. Measure voltage between ECT harness connector terminal "h" (Yellow/Black wire) and ground. See Fig 4 and Fig 5 . If voltage is approximately 5 volts, go to next step. If voltage is not as specified, repair harness or connectors as necessary.
Check Ground Circuit II - Turn ignition off. Check ECT harness continuity between terminal "g" (Black wire) and engine ground. See Fig 6 . If continuity is present, go to next step. If continuity is not present, repair harness or connectors as necessary.
Check Component - Inspect ECT sensor. See I - SYS/COMP TESTS article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE Section. Replace ECT sensor if necessary and perform FINAL CHECK.

Fig 4: Locating ECT Sensor

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Fig 5: DTC 13, Checking Power Supply II

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Fig 6: DTC 13, Checking Ground Circuit II

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