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5.6.1 Description: Notes

Fig 1: Thermostat Monitoring Description
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The diagnostic checks for a partially open thermostat, under conditions when it would be expected that the thermostat was shut.

A second coolant temperature sensor is installed in the outlet from the radiator. If the engine temperature at start is less than a threshold, then the diagnostic will run. This monitor is divided into 2 steps: