Pinpoint Test E: Incorrect Temperature Gauge Indication
Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes
Pinpoint Test E: Incorrect Temperature Gauge Indication
Normal Operation
The PCM uses the Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) sensor to measure the engine temperature. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) receives the engine temperature data from the PCM over the High Speed Controller Area Network (HS-CAN) communication bus. The IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) monitors the engine temperature data received from the PCM and commands the temperature gauge indication with a corresponding movement of the pointer.
The non-hybrid and hybrid temperature gauges appear differently but essentially function the same. The non-hybrid gauge is an analog gauge with a needle that points to a specified area of the gauge depending on the data received from the PCM. The hybrid gauge is a digital display that appears as a thermometer. The fill color of the thermometer is blue when the temperature is between the cold and normal ranges. When the temperature indicates an overheating condition, the fill color turns to red.
If the engine temperature data is missing for 5 seconds or less or if the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) receives invalid engine temperature data for 5 seconds or less, the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) defaults the temperature gauge to the last setting, based upon the last known good temperature status message. If the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) does not receive the engine temperature status message for more than 5 seconds, the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) sets DTC U0100:00 in continuous memory and defaults the temperature gauge to cold (C). If the engine temperature data is deemed invalid by the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) for 5 seconds or more, the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) sets DTC U0401:68 and defaults the temperature gauge to cold (C).
NOTE: If DTC U0100:00 is set in the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) , other observable symptoms may be an inoperative tachometer, speedometer or odometer.
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- PCM concern
- IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster)
PINPOINT TEST E : INCORRECT TEMPERATURE GAUGE INDICATION
E1 CHECK FOR CORRECT OPERATION OF THE COOLING SYSTEM
- Verify that the engine cooling system and thermostat are functioning correctly.
Does the engine cooling system and thermostat operate correctly?
Yes
GO to E2.
No
REFER to Cooling System &/or Engine Block Heater (non-hybrid) or Cooling System (hybrid).
E2 RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DTCs FROM THE PCM KOEO (Key ON Engine OFF) SELF-TEST
- Check for recorded PCM DTCs from the Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO) self-test.
Are any DTCs recorded?
Yes
DIAGNOSE all PCM DTCs first. REFER to Computers and Control Systems Information.
No
GO to E3.
E3 RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DTCs FROM THE IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) SELF-TEST
- Check for recorded DTCs from the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) self-test.
Are any DTCs recorded?
Yes
For DTC U0100:00, GO to Pinpoint Test BF. Pinpoint Test BF: DTC U0100:00
For DTC U0401:68, RETRIEVE and REPAIR all non-network DTCs in the PCM and other modules on the network. REFER to Computers and Control Systems Information and Body Control Systems for a list of all DTCs.
For all other DTCs, REFER to DTC Charts. Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes
No
GO to E4.
E4 CARRY OUT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE ACTIVE COMMAND USING THE SCAN TOOL
- Ignition ON.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) DataLogger.
- NOTE: The coolant temperature should range between 0-59°C (32-138°F) with the gauge in the cold (C) range, between 60-120°C (140-248°F) with the gauge in the normal or mid-range and above 123°C (253°F) with the gauge in the hot (H) range.
Select the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) temperature gauge (ENGCOOLNT) active command. Command the temperature gauge according to the following table:
Temperature Command Gauge Position 0% Full cold (C) 20% Beginning of the normal band 50% Just under the center of the gauge (mid-range) (non-hybrid) Just above the center of the gauge (mid-range) (hybrid) 90% Beginning of the hot (H) band 100% Full hot (H)
Does the temperature gauge indicate the correct temperature according to the above specifications?
Yes
GO to E5.
No
INSTALL a new IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster). REFER to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) . TEST the system for normal operation.
E5 CHECK THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE INPUT USING THE DEALER TEST MODE
- Ignition ON.
- Enter the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) dealer test mode.
- NOTE: The display below uses xxx's to represent a numeric or alpha-numeric value. The value may display the same amount of characters represented by the xxx's or there may be more/less depending on the type of display and that the minus symbol in parenthesis only appears if the temperature is below 0°C. For example: COOLANT TEMP xxx C (non-hybrid) or Coolant Temp: xx (hybrid) may display COOLANT TEMP 20 C (non-hybrid).
Scroll through the displays to COOLANT TEMP xxx C (non-hybrid) or Coolant Temp: xx (hybrid).
- Start the engine and run the engine through a variety of engine temperatures.
- NOTE: The coolant temperature should range between 0-59°C (32-138°F) with the gauge in the cold (C) range, between 60-120°C (140-248°F) with the gauge in the normal or mid-range and above 123°C (253°F) with the gauge in the hot (H) range.
Monitor the engine temperature input to the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) and the coolant temperature gauge indication.
Does the engine input agree with the position of the temperature gauge indication?
Yes
The temperature gauge is operating correctly at this time.
No
INSTALL a new IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster). REFER to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) . TEST the system for normal operation.