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IAC Valve, Generator, TR, Oil, and Coolant Switches


Object Number: 184694  Size: FS
Engine Controls Components
Information Sensors/Switches Description
VSS and Cruise Control
Oxygen Sensors
OBDII Symbol Description Notice
Handling Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive Parts Notice
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Diagnostic Aids

For diagnosis of the instrument panel, perform the Instrument Cluster System Check in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

Check for the following conditions:

    •  Poor connection at PCM or Coolant Level Indicator. Inspect harness connectors for backed out terminals, improper mating, broken locks, improperly formed or damaged terminals, and poor terminal to wire connection.
    •  Damaged harness. Inspect the wiring harness for damage. If the harness appears to be OK, disconnect the PCM and turn the ignition ON. Observe a voltmeter connected to the affected PCM circuit while moving connectors and wiring harnesses related to the PCM circuit. A change in voltage will indicate the location of the fault.

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the Diagnostic Table:

  1. Refer to IPC Microprocessor for further diagnostics. This diagnostic only covers inputs to the PCM.

  2. This vehicle is equipped with a PCM which utilizes an Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM). When the PCM is being replaced, the new PCM must be programmed. Refer to PCM Replacement/Programming .

Engine Coolant Level Indicator Control Circuit

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Important: :  Ensure that Engine Coolant Level is not low, refer to Engine Cooling System before continuing diagnosis.

Was the A Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check performed?

--

Go to Step 2

Go to A Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check

2

  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Disconnect the PCM connector.
  3. With a test light to battery positive voltage, probe the Engine Coolant Level indicator signal circuit at the PCM harness connector.

Is the test light ON?

--

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Reconnect the PCM.
  3. Turn the ignition ON.
  4. Raise the vehicle.
  5. Disconnect the Engine Coolant Level Indicator connector.
  6. Connect a DMM to measure voltage between the Engine Coolant Level Indicator harness connector.

Does the DMM display voltage near the specified value?

B+

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 4

4

Connect the DMM between the Engine Coolant Level Indicator signal circuit and chassis ground.

Does the DMM display a voltage near the specified value?

B+

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 5

5

  1. Check the Engine Coolant Level Indicator signal circuit for an open.
  2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Was a problem found?

--

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 10

6

  1. Check the Engine Coolant Level Indicator circuit for a short to ground.
  2. Repair as necessary, if no problem is found replace Engine Coolant Level Indicator switch.

Was a problem found?

--

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 10

7

  1. Check for poor terminal connections at the Engine Coolant Level Indicator.
  2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Was a problem found?

--

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 9

8

Locate and repair open in the Engine Coolant Level Indicator ground circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the action complete?

--

Go to Step 12

--

9

Replace the Engine Coolant Level Indicator switch.

Is the action complete?

--

Go to Step 12

--

10

Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Microprocessor for diagnosis.

Was a problem found?

--

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

11

Important: :  Important: Replacement PCM must be programmed. Refer to PCM Replacement/Programming .

Replace the PCM.

Is the action complete?

--

Go to Step 12

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12

Check for proper operation of Indicator light(s). Refer to Instrument Cluster System Check in Insrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

Is the correct operation indicated?

--

System OK

Go to Step 2