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Typical Enabling Conditions

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Output Stuck at Low Engine Coolant Temperature: 

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

Monitor runs whenever following DTCs not present P0100 to P0103: Mass air flow meter
Cumulative idle off period 250 seconds or more
Speed increase by 30 km/h (18.6 mph) or more 10 times or more
Engine coolant temperature at engine start 35° to 60°C (95° to 140°F)
Intake air temperature at engine start -6.7°C (20°F) or more

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Output Stuck at High Engine Coolant Temperature: 

COOLANT TEMPERATURE REFERENCE CHART

Monitor runs whenever following DTCs not present P0100 to P0103: Mass air flow meter
Engine coolant temperature at engine start 60°C (140°F) or more
Intake air temperature at engine start -6.7°C (20°F) or more
Stop and go(1) Once or more
Steady driving and stop(2) Once or more
(1) The vehicle is stopped for 20 seconds or more and accelerated to more than 70 km/h (43.5 mph) within 40 seconds.

(2) Following these steps: 1) the vehicle is driven at 65 km/h (40.4 mph) or more for 30 seconds or more and the vehicle speed reaches 70 km/h (43.5 mph); 2) the vehicle is decelerated from 65 km/h (40.4 mph) to 3 km/h (1.86 mph) or less within 35 seconds; and 3) the vehicle is stopped for 10 seconds.