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Function Inspection

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  1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
  2. Switch the ignition ON (engine off).
  3. Display the PID ECT. (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [PCM (SKYACTIV-G 2.0)] .) (See PCM INSPECTION .)
  4. Compare the voltage and temperature indications for the PID ECT with the standard in the table indicated below.

Standard 

ECT
V °C {°F}
Approx. 3.10 20 {68}
Approx. 2.16 40 {104}
Approx. 1.40 60 {140}
Approx. 0.87 80 {176}
Approx. 0.54 100 {212}