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For 1990-2009 cars only

Low Coolant Level Indicator Inoperative

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

  1. Disconnect the engine coolant level indicator switch.
  2. Use the DMM to measure the resistance between terminal B of the engine coolant level indicator switch connector and ground.

Is the resistance within the specified range?

Les than 2 ohms

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 2

2

  1. Locate and repair an open or a high resistance in CKT 150.
  2. If CKT 150 is OK, replace the splice pack #100 (SP100).

Is the repair or the replacement complete?

--

Recheck System Operation

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3

  1. Connect the engine coolant level indicator switch.
  2. Disconnect the underhood electrical center connector C3.
  3. Move the engine coolant level indicator switch so that it is in the CLOSED position.
  4. Use the DMM to measure the resistance between terminal D9 of the underhood electrical center connector C3 and ground.

Is the resistance within the specified range?

Less than 2 ohms

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

  1. Locate and repair an open or a high resistance in CKT 68.
  2. If CKT 68 is OK, replace the engine coolant level indicator switch.
  3. Is the repair complete?

--

Recheck System Operation

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5

  1. Connect the underhood electrical center connector C3.
  2. Disconnect the instrument cluster connector.
  3. Use the DMM to measure the resistance between terminal A8 of the instrument cluster connector and ground.

Is the resistance within the specified range?

--

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

  1. Locate and repair an open or a high resistance in CKT 68.
  2. If CKT 68 is OK, replace the underhood electrical center.

Is the repair complete?

--

Recheck System Operation

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7

Repair the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement

Is the repair complete?

--

Recheck System Operation

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