Okay, we need to know what the ECT is actually reading, are you comfortable back probing the ECT connector when the truck gets up to operating temperature. But at 68f degrees the ECT resistance should be 31,700 to 42,900 Ohms, so thats about room temperature.
But even better are these Pinpoint testing charts for the ECT (diagrams 3-6) they are more specific when it comes to resistance measurements at certain temps, and youre absolutely sure there is close to 5volts on light green/yellow wire when the sensor is unplugged (key On engine Off)? They have you go back to the TPS to check the 5v Ref, but it should the same as what you read on the TPS's 5v wire. Im posting this information because coolant temp sensor is one of the main inputs for fuel strategy, engine temperature greatly effects how much fuel the PCM is going to add to the mixture and we need to figure out why it keeps setting this code.
Even after a new sensor, the PCM is now seeing a rich exhaust reading from the 02s, its just difficult when we're not able to see live scan tool data, we dont know what the PCM is actually seeing, so reading actual voltage readings from sensors is what we are limited to. We could have you create a vacuum leak to see if the mixture returns to semi normal, but there is no way to see the PCM initial reaction to adding air in. And if there is wire corrosion anywhere in between the sensor and PCM it will effect the sensors range, this applies to either wire. You mentioned 85 ohms at one point, thats something Im concerned about, I dont really know what you were checking at that point.
I see only one 02 sensor, so that is how the PCM is detecting whether the exhaust is rich or lean, and will compensate accordingly. At this point I would have a scope lead on a bunch of sensors to see how they are reacting, but that isnt possible.
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Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 AT 4:29 PM