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Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer): Testing and Inspection
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor, Checking

Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor, checking

NOTE:  Use only gold-plated terminals when servicing terminals in harness connector of sensor.

Recommended special tools and equipment

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VAG1526 multimeter or VAG1715 multimeter

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VAG1594 connector test kit

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Wiring diagram

Test requirements

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The respective fuses of Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220- must be OK.

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Fuses -1, 2, 3, 4 and 7- in protective housing (plenum chamber, left) must be OK.

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Parking brake must be engaged or else daylight driving lights will be switched on.

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For vehicles with automatic transmission, selector lever must be in position -P-or -N-.

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Engine must be cold.

Function test

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Connect diagnostic tester.  See: Powertrain Management/Computers and Control Systems/Testing and Inspection/Reading and Clearing Diagnostic
Trouble Codes/Scan Tool Connecting/With Generic Scan Tool/Diagnostic Tester, Connecting

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Switch ignition on.

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Under address word 33, select "Diagnostic mode 1: Check measured values."

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Select the measuring value "PID 05: Coolant temperature".

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Check specified value of coolant temperature:

If specified value is not obtained:

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Continue test according to the following table:

Indicated 1)

Cause

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