Coolant Temperature

The Power Control Module (PCM) broadcasts the coolant temperature value via the class 2 serial data line. The instrument cluster compares the temperature data using a 16 point look-up table in order to determine the needle deflection. A smooth filter is used in order to secure a continuous response. The instrument cluster drives the temperature gauge to C (cold) under the following conditions:
^ The temperature data is lost.
^ The PCM is in a state of health fault.