DTC Troubleshooting

DTC Troubleshooting: P2183

DTC P2183:

ECT Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance Problem

NOTE:

- Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.
- If DTC P0111 is stored at the same time as DTC P2183, troubleshoot DTC P0111 first, then recheck for DTC P2183.

1. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at ECT sensor 1 and ECT sensor 2.

Are the connections and terminals OK?

YES -

Go to step 2.

NO -

Repair the connections or terminals, then go to step 21.

2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

3. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

Are DTC P1116 and P2183 indicated at the same time?

YES -

Go to step 12.

NO -

Go to step 4.

4. Start the engine, and let it idle for 10 minutes.

5. Check ECT SENSOR 2 in the DATA LIST with the HDS.

Is about 113 °F (45 °C) or less?

YES -

Replace ECT sensor 2 ECT Sensor 2 Replacement, then go to step 21.

NO -

Go to step 6.

6. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

7. Allow ECT sensor 2 to cool to the ambient temperature.

8. Note the ambient temperature.

9. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

10. Quickly note the value of ECT SENSOR 2 in the DATA LIST with the HDS.

11. Compare the value of ECT SENSOR 2 and the ambient temperature.

Does ECT SENSOR 2 differ 5.4 °F (3 °C) or more from the ambient temperature?

YES -

Replace ECT sensor 2 ECT Sensor 2 Replacement, then go to step 21.

NO -

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at ECT sensor 1, ECT sensor 2, and the PCM.

12. Start the engine, and let it idle for 10 minutes.

13. Check ECT SENSOR 1 in the DATA LIST with the HDS.

Is about 100 °F (38 °C) or less?

YES -

Replace ECT sensor 1 ECT Sensor 1 Replacement, then go to step 21.

NO -

Go to step 14.

14. Check ECT SENSOR 2 in the DATA LIST with the HDS.

Is about 113 °F (45 °C) or less?

YES -

Replace ECT sensor 2 ECT Sensor 2 Replacement, then go to step 21.

NO -

Go to step 15.

15. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

16. Allow ECT sensor 1 and ECT sensor 2 to cool to the ambient temperature.

17. Note the ambient temperature.

18. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

19. Quickly note the value of ECT SENSOR 1 and ECT SENSOR 2 in the DATA LIST with the HDS.

20. Compare the value of ECT SENSOR 1 and the ambient temperature, and the value of ECT SENSOR 2 and the ambient temperature individually.

Does either sensor differ more than 5.4 °F (3 °C) from the ambient temperature?

YES -

Replace the sensor that differed more than 5.4 °F (3 °C) from the ambient temperature. Refill the cooling system Service and Repair, then go to step 21.

NO -

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at ECT sensor 1, ECT sensor 2, and the PCM.

21. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

22. Reset the PCM with the HDS.

23. Do the PCM idle learn procedure PCM Idle Learn Procedure.

24. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P2183 indicated?

YES -

Check for poor connections or loose terminals at ECT sensor 1, ECT sensor 2, and the PCM, then go to step 1.

NO -

Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.