Diagnostic Aids

1991 GMC Forward Control 5.7 K, AutomaticSECTION Diagnostic Aids

If the engine is allowed to cool overnight, the coolant temperature sensor and MAT sensor should read close to each other, when measured with a Scan tester. A Code 25 will also result if sensor signal circuit is shorted to ground.

CODE 23 ECM TERMINAL & CIRCUIT WIRING IDENTIFICATION

Application ECM Terminal Wire Color
2.5L
Signal C12 Tan
MAT Ground D2 Black/Red
4.3L Turbo
Signal GF16 Tan
MAT Ground BB5 Black
TEMPERATURE-TO-RESISTANCE VALUES (1)(2)

°F (°C) Ohms
210 (100) 185
160 (70) 450
100 (38) 1800
70 (20) 3400
40 (4) 7500
20 (-7) 13,500
0 (-18) 25,000
-40 (-40) 100,700
(1) Measure resistance across sensor terminals.
(2) Temperatures are approximates.
Fig 1: Code 25 Schematic (2.5L & 4.3L Turbo) MAT Sensor Temperature High
G91E07386
RENDER: 1.0x

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