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Testing If Display Is Approx. - 40.0 °C

-- Disconnect the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor -G62 or G83- electrical harness connector.

-- Using a jumper wire, connect the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor -G62 or G83- electrical harness connector terminals 1 to 2.

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

If The Value Jumps To Approx. 140.0 °C: 

-- Switch the ignition OFF.

-- Replace the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor -G62 or G83-.

If Indication Remains At Approx. -40.0 °C: 

Checking Wiring 

-- Remove the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623-.

-- Using a multimeter, check the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor -G62 or G83- electrical harness connector terminal 1 to the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623- electrical harness connector for an open circuit or a short to voltage, refer to the chart below for the appropriate sensor. Refer to Appropriate System Diagrams for pin locations.

ECT 1 

Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor 1 -G62 - electrical harness connector terminals: Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623- electrical connector T60 terminals:
1 57
2 14

ECT 2 

Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor -2 G83- electrical harness connector terminals: Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623- electrical connector T94 terminals:
1 18
2 12

Specified Values: 1.5 Ω Max. And 0 Volts With ECM Disconnected. 

If The Specified Value Was Not Obtained: 

-- Check the wiring for an open or short circuit to voltage.

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

-- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.

If No Malfunction Is Detected In The Signal Circuit: 

-- 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 No Malfunction Is Detected In The Ground Circuit: 

-- Replace the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623-.