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Testing if display is approx. - 40.0°C

-- Disconnect the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor -- electrical harness connector -1-.

Fig 1: Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Electrical Harness Connector
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-- Using a jumper wire, connect the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor -- electrical harness connector terminals 1 to 2.

-- Check the value indicated on the scan tool display.

Fig 2: 2-Pin Electrical Connector & Terminals
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If the value jumps to approx. 140.0°C 

-- Switch the ignition OFF.

-- Replace the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor --. Refer to the Repair Information.

If indication remains at approx. - 40.0°C: 

Checking wiring 

-- Remove the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623-. Refer to the Repair Information.

-- Using a multimeter, check the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor -- electrical harness connector terminals to the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623- electrical harness connector T60 terminals for an open circuit or a short to voltage, refer to the chart below.

Fig 3: 2-Pin Electrical Connector & Terminals
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Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor - G62- electrical harness connector terminals: Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623- electrical connector T60 terminals:
1 57
2 14
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor - G83- electrical harness connector terminals: Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623- electrical connector T94 terminals:
1 36
2 12

Specified values: 1.5 Ω Max. and 0 volts with key on and ECM disconnected.

If the specified value was Not obtained: 

-- Check the wiring for an open or short circuit to Battery (+).

-- Check the electrical harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.

-- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.

If the specified value was obtained: 

-- Using a multimeter, check terminal 2 of the ECT sensor to engine ground.

Specified value: 1.5 Ω Max

If the specified value was Not obtained: 

-- Check the wiring for an open circuit or high resistance.

-- Check the electrical harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.

-- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.

If the specified value was obtained: 

-- Replace the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623-. Refer to the Repair Information.