Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor on Radiator, Checking
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor on Radiator, Checking
• Cooling system is under pressure.
• Danger of scalding when opening!
• Use only gold-plated terminals when servicing terminals in the electrical harness connector of Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor (on Radiator) (G83).
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Multimeter.
• jumper wire.
• Wiring diagram.
Test requirements
• The Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) (J623) fuses OK.
• Battery voltage at least 12.5 volts.
• All electrical consumers such as, lights and rear window defroster, switched off.
• Vehicles with automatic transmission, shift selector lever into position "P" or "N".
• A/C switched off.
• Ground (GND) connections between engine/transmission/chassis OK.
• Ignition switched off.
• Engine cold.
Test procedure
- Perform a preliminary check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to => [ Preliminary Check ] Preliminary Check
Start diagnosis
Function test
- Connect the scan tool.
- Switch the ignition on.
- Using the scan tool, check the coolant temperature:
If the specified value is not obtained:
- Continue test according to the following table:
If the specified value was obtained:
- Start the engine and let it run at idle.
The temperature value must increase uniformly in increments of 1.0° C.
If the engine shows problems in certain temperature ranges and if the temperature does not climb uniformly, the temperature signal is intermittent.
- Replace the the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor (on radiator)
Checking internal resistance
- Disconnect the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor (on radiator) (G83) electrical harness connector - 10 -.
- Using a multimeter, check the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor (on radiator) (G83) terminals 1 to 2 for resistance.
Use the chart below for the specified values:
• Area A: Resistance values 0 to 50° C.
• Area B: Resistance values 50 to 100° C.
Specified values:
• Range A, 30° C equals a resistance of 1.5 to 2.0 kohms
• Range B, 80° C equals a resistance of 275 to 375ohms
If any of the specified values was not obtained:
- Replace the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor (on radiator).
°Testing if display is approx. - 40.0 C:
- Disconnect the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor (on radiator) (G83) electrical harness connector - 1 -.
- Using a jumper wire, connect the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor (on radiator) (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
- End diagnosis and switch the ignition off.
- Replace the the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor (on radiator)
If indication remains at approx. -40.0° C:
°Testing if display approx. 140.0 C:
- Disconnect the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor (on radiator) (G83) electrical harness connector - 1 -.
If indication jumps to approx. -40.0° C:
- End diagnosis and switch ignition off.
- Replace the the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor (on radiator)
If indication remains at approx. 140.0° C:
Checking wiring
If the manufacturers test box is being used. Perform the following step.
- Install the test box.
If the manufacturers test box is not being used. Perform the following step.
- Remove the Engine Control Module (ECM) (J623). Refer to appropriate service manual.
- Using a Multimeter, check the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor (on radiator) (G83) electrical harness connector terminals to the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) (J623) electrical harness connector T94 terminals for an open circuit according to the wiring diagram.
Specified value: 1.5 ohms Max.
If the specification was not obtained:
- Check the wiring for a short circuit to each other, Battery (+), and Ground (GND).
- Check the electrical harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.
- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.
- Erase the DTC memory. Refer to => [ Diagnostic Mode 04 - Erase DTC Memory ] Diagnostic Modes 01 - 09
- Perform a road test to verify repair.
If the DTC does not return:
Repair complete, Generate readiness code. Refer to => [ Readiness Code ] Programming and Relearning.
- End diagnosis.
If the DTC does return and no malfunction is detected in the wiring and the voltage supply was OK:
- Replace the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) (J623). Refer to appropriate service manual.
- Assembly is performed in the reverse of the removal.
- If ECT Sensor G62,Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor (on radiator) (G83)and Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) (J623)have no malfunctions, inspect Coolant Fans V7 & V177; Coolant Fan Control Modules J293 & J671. If resistance and voltage checks are not acceptable, repair as required
- If resistance and voltage checks are satisfactory, replace affected Coolant Fan & Control Module (serviced as an assembly).
Final procedures
After repair work, the following work steps must be performed in the following sequence:
1. Check the DTC memory. Refer to => [ Diagnostic Mode 03 - Read DTC Memory ] Diagnostic Modes 01 - 09.
2. If necessary, erase the DTC memory. Refer to => [ Diagnostic Mode 04 - Erase DTC Memory ] Diagnostic Modes 01 - 09.
3. If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code. Refer to => [ Readiness Code ] Programming and Relearning.