Schematic Reference: Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console Schematic Icons in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

1. Verify that the engine coolant is at the proper level.
2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Does the instrument panel cluster (IPC) display Low Engine Coolant?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

1. Install a scan tool.
2. With a scan tool, view the Coolant Level Switch data in the Engine Data 2 data list.

Does the scan tool display Low?

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1. Disconnect the coolant level sensor electrical connector.
2. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper between the coolant level switch signal circuit of the coolant level sensor electrical connector and the ground circuit of the coolant level sensor electrical connector.
3. With a scan tool, view the Coolant Level Switch data in the Engine Data 2 data list.

Does the scan tool display OK?

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1. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper between the coolant level switch signal circuit of the coolant level sensor electrical connector and a good ground.
2. With a scan tool, view the Coolant Level Switch data in the Engine Data 2 data list.

Does the scan tool display OK?

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Inspect the coolant level signal circuit for an open or short. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the IPC. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the coolant level sensor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the powertrain control module (PCM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Repair the open in the ground circuit of the coolant level sensor. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Replace the IPC. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the repair?

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Replace the surge tank. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

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Replace the PCM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the repair?

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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