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Diagnosis Procedure

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

Step Action YES NO
CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS 
  1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
  2. Loosen and retighten three ground screws on the body.

    Refer to [POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT CHECK ].

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OK or NG 
GO TO 2. Repair or replace ground connections.
CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 
Refer to [P0116 ECT SENSOR ].
OK or NG 
GO TO 3. Replace engine coolant temperature sensor.
CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 
Refer to [SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL INCIDENT: HOW TO CHECK TERMINAL ] and [SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL INCIDENT: INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ]
For Wiring Diagram, refer to [ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM: WIRING DIAGRAM [VQ40DE] ]
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