Coolant Temperature Sensor - MIL ON/DTC 22 Set

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Models

1988 B, C, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, N, P, & S, Body Vehicles


Subject


Intermittent Fault Code 22 - Coolant Temperature Sensor


Index

DRIVEABILITY


Date

February 13, 1989


No.

18-03-89

P-556 (C18-25)

BODY CODE LEGEND

B - RAM VAN/RAM WAGON K - ARIES/RELIANT
C - DYNASTY/NEW YORKER L - OMNI/HORIZON
G - DAYTONA N - DAKOTA/DAKOTA SPORT
H - LANCER/LeBARON GTS P - SHADOW/SUNDANCE
J - LeBARON S - CARAVAN/VOYAGER
D - DODGE RAM PICKUP/RAMCHARGER SPORT UTILITY
E - CARAVELLE/600/NEW YORKER TURBO

SYMPTOM/CONDITION

Check engine lamp is illuminated and Fault Code 22 (engine coolant sensor) is stored in diagnostic memory. When the vehicle is shut off and restarted, the check engine lamp may not be lit but Fault Code 22 will remain in memory.

DIAGNOSIS

Perform the applicable Diagnostic Test Procedures. If the coolant sensor is not found to be defective, replace the coolant temperature sensor connector as outlined below.

PARTS REQUIRED

The following must be ordered separately:

1 Coolant Sensor Connector Repair Pigtail PN 4414901
2 Heat Shrink Wrap Tubing PN 4400683

REPAIR PROCEDURE

This repair involves replacing the coolant temperature sensor connector with a revised connector.

1. Disconnect the battery.

2. Cut off old coolant temperature sensor wiring harness connector.
3. Strip wire ends on vehicle wiring harness.

4. Slide 3" section of heat shrink wrap, PN 4400683, on to each wire of harness.

5. Match wire harness colors and solder wires together using rosin core solder.

6. Slide heat shrink tubing over area of splice and apply heat to shrink tubing. Tape all exposed wire.

7. Reconnect coolant sensor and battery.

8. Start vehicle and check that the fault does not reoccur.


POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty


TIME ALLOWANCE
Labor Operation No. 08-90-66-95 . . . . . . . . . . 0.3 Hrs.
(1988 C, E, G, H, J, K, L, P, S, & V Body Vehicles)

08-90-66-96 . . . . . . . . . . 0.3 Hrs. (1988 A, B, D, N, W, & X Body Vehicles)


FAILURE CODE: 83 - Connection Loose