DTC P2182 - Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit

2021 Ford Transit-350 HD Base, Van Cargo Extended, 3.5L Eng VIN 8, AWDSECTION DTC P2182 - Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit
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P2182 - ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 2 CIRCUIT

Description:  This DTC sets when the secondary cooling system engine coolant temperature 2 (ECT2) sensor reading does not correlate with the other temperature sensor readings at ignition ON. The PCM runs this logic after an engine OFF and a calibrated soak period, typically 6 - 8 hours. This soak period allows the secondary cooling system ECT2 and the other temperature sensors to stabilize and not differ by greater than a calibrated value, typically 18°C (32.4°F).
Possible Causes: 
  • Damaged secondary cooling system ECT2 sensor
Diagnostic Aids:  Make sure the secondary cooling system ECT2 sensor reading and the other temperature sensor readings are similar when the engine is cold.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to PINPOINT TEST K .
RENDER: 1.0x

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