Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Circuit/System Description

This diagnostic procedure applies to serial data gages located in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) which may include the engine coolant temperature gage.

Circuit/System Testing

Ignition ON, with the scan tool installed, perform the IPC Gage Sweep Test in the IPC Output Controls. Verify that the coolant temperature gage sweeps from its low to a high position

If the gage does not sweep from its low to a high position, replace the IPC.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure. Verification Tests

Control Module References for the IPC replacement, setup and programming