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P2186

P2186

Diagnosis information - Control unit DME (DFI)

Coolant temperature sensor Radiator output: Intermittent contact

Diagnostic conditions
- Ignition on
- none of the following faults stored : P2184, P2185

Possible fault causes
- Loose contact or corrosion on connectors or lines
- Short circuit to B+/ground/between lines or open circuit in the lines
- Coolant temperature sensor Radiator output Faulty

Fault setting condition(s)
- Coolant temperature Radiator output : Actual-value jumps > 3 °C (°F)

Fault effects
- Substitute value = Last actual value that was recognized as OK. at:
- Actual-value jumps > 9.75 °C (°F)