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Thermostat: Testing and Inspection







ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT

ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS

All models are equipped with On-Board Diagnostics for certain cooling system components. If the powertrain control module (PCM) detects low engine coolant temperature, it will record a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). For other DTC numbers, Monitors, Trips, Drive Cycles and Readiness Codes.