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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Allow the engine to cool to room temperature.

With the ignition ON, does the temperature gage always read at the high end of the scale?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 2

2

Disconnect the engine control module (ECM) electrical connector.

Does the temperature gage indicator drop to the low end of the scale?

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    • Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls in Engine Controls - 1.6L
    • Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls in Engine Controls - 1.8L or
    • Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls in Engine Controls - 2.0L

Go to Step 3

3

Inspect for a short to ground between the ECM and the temperature gage.

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Repair the short to ground.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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5

Replace the temperature gage.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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6

  1. Disconnect the ECM.
  2. Turn the ignition ON.
  3. Measure the voltage at the ECM.

Does the voltage measure within the specified range?

11-14 V

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 7

7

Inspect for an open circuit between the ECM and the temperature gage.

Is there an open circuit?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 5

8

Repair the open circuit between the ECM and the temperature gage.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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9

  1. Disconnect the ECM.
  2. Connect a jumper wire between the ECM connector and ground.
  3. Turn the ignition ON.

Does the temperature gage move to the high end of the scale?

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    • Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls in Engine Controls - 1.6L
    • Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls in Engine Controls - 1.8L
    • Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls in Engine Controls - 2.0L

Go to Step 5