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Malfunction in Water Temperature Warning Light





METER / GAUGE / DISPLAY: METER / GAUGE SYSTEM: Malfunction in Water Temperature Warning Light
- Malfunction in Water Temperature Warning Light

DESCRIPTION

The ECM sends engine coolant temperature sensor signals to the combination meter assembly via CAN communication. Then the combination meter assembly indicates the engine coolant temperature.

WIRING DIAGRAM





INSPECTION PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE

1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

(a) Check if a CAN communication DTC is output Diagnosis System.

Result





B -- GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM How to Proceed With Troubleshooting
A -- Continue to next step.

2. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (COOLANT TEMPERATURE)

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

(c) Turn the Techstream on.

(d) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Active Test.

(e) According to the display on the Techstream, perform the Active Test.

Combination Meter





OK:

Value selected during Active Test is displayed.

NG -- REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Removal
OK -- Continue to next step.

3. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (COOLANT TEMPERATURE)

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

(c) Turn the Techstream on.

(d) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Data List.

(e) According to the display on the Techstream, read the Data List.

Combination Meter





OK:

Vehicle's coolant temperature and Techstream value are the same.

NG -- REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Removal
OK -- Continue to next step.

4. CHECK ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM

(a) Check if a engine control DTC is output Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

Result





B -- GO TO SFI SYSTEM SFI System

A -- REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Removal