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Low temp indicated

Old Jun 20, 2009 | 03:25 PM
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Low temp indicated

What would cause the low temp indicator code to show? What I mean is what temp sensor would determine that? And after the car warms up to normal temp should it go off or would the problem have to be fixed and code reset? And would that be why the engine idles faster as soon as the engine light comes on? Enough questions? haha. Thanks!
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 05:32 PM
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Re: Low temp indicated

An unplugged (or open circuited) coolant sensor throws a low temp code. About 3 seconds after you start the engine, does the check engine light come on?
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 12:42 PM
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Re: Low temp indicated

Id say it takes like 5 minutes before it comes on.
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 01:53 PM
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Re: Low temp indicated

EGR? What code number are you gettting exactly?
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 08:58 PM
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Re: Low temp indicated

Originally Posted by afremont
EGR? What code number are you gettting exactly?
code 15. after looking up the code again on a different site I guess I answered my question. DTC - 15 Engine coolant temp sensor error (low temp indicated)
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