Honda Accord 2008 Manual page 492

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DTC P2183: ECT Sensor 2 Circuit Range/
Performance Problem
NOTE:
• Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and
any on-board snapshot, and review the general
troubleshooting information (see page 11-3).
• If DTC P0111 is stored at the same time as DTC P2183,
troubleshoot DTC P0111 first, then recheck for DTC
P2183.
1. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at
ECT sensor 1 and ECT sensor 2.
Are the connections and terminals OK ?
YES − Go to step 2.
NO − Repair the connectors or terminals, then go to
step 27.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
3. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.
Are DT C P1116 and P2183 indicated at the same
time?
YES − Go to step 15.
NO − Go to step 4.
4. Start the engine, and let it idle for 10 minutes.
5. Check ECT SENSOR 2 in the DATA LIST with the
HDS.
Is about 113 °F ( 45 °C) indicated?
−
YES Replace ECT sensor 2 (see page 11-228), then
go to step 27.
NO − Go to step 6.
6. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
7. Drain the coolant (see page 10-6).
8. Remove ECT sensor 2 (see page 11-228).
9. Allow ECT sensor 2 to cool to ambient temperature.
10. Note the ambient temperature.
11. Connect ECT sensor 2 to its 2P connector, but do
not install it.
12. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
13. Note the value of ECT SENSOR 2 quickly in the
DATA LIST with the HDS.
14. Compare the value of ECT SENSOR 2 and the
ambient temperature.
Does ECT SENSOR 2 dif f er 5.4 °F ( 3 °C) or
more?
−
YES Replace ECT sensor 2 (see page 11-228), then
go to step 27.
NO − Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this
time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals
at ECT sensor 1, ECT sensor 2, and the ECM/PCM.
15. Start the engine, and let it idle for 10 minutes.
16. Check ECT SENSOR 1 in the DATA LIST with the
HDS.
Is about 113 °F ( 45 °C) or less indicated?
YES − Replace ECT sensor 1 (see page 11-228), then
go to step 27.
NO − Go to step 17.
17. Let the engine idle 10 minutes.
18. Check ECT SENSOR 2 in the DATA LIST with the
HDS.
Is about 113 °F ( 45 °C) or less indicated?
YES − Replace ECT sensor 2 (see page 11-228), then
go to step 27.
− Go to step 19.
NO
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