| Steps | _Key OFF, wait 10 seconds
_Disconnect vehicle harness from ECT sensor. Inspect for damaged pins, corrosion, loose wires, etc. Service as necessary _Insert a jumper wire at the ECT sensor vehicle harness connector between ECT SIGNAL and SIGNAL RETURN _Rerun Key ON, Engine OFF Self-Test |
| Result | Is Code 61 present? |
| Direction | YES
Replace ECT sensor. Remove jumper wire. Reconnect ECT sensor. Rerun Quick Test NO Remove jumper wire. GO to Continue |
| Component | Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor |
| Description | The ECT sensor reports the engine coolant temperature to the EEC.
The ECT signal input is used by the EEC to: Modify ignition timing EGR flow Air to fuel ratio |
| Location | Threaded into between Fuel Injectors 2 and 3 |
| Wire Colors | Light Green with Yellow stripe
Black with White stripe |
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