No.6 WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGE READING IS NOT CORRECT[INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (AJ (3.0L Duratec))]

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STEP	INSPECTION		ACTION
1	INSPECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DTC Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Read and record DTCs. Are any instrument cluster DTCs displayed?	Yes	If DTC U1073 is displayed, refer to powertrain control/emission diagnosis. If any DTCs except DTC U1073 are displayed, refer to “DTC TABLE [INSTRUMENT CLUSTER]”.
		No	Go to the next step.
2	WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGE SIMULATION USING M-MDS Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Select the ECT in the instrument cluster simulation items. Does the water temperature gauge operate normally?	Yes	Refer to powertrain control/emission diagnosis.
		No	Go to the next step.
3	INSPECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION Disconnect all the instrument cluster connectors. Inspection: •  Corrosion •  Terminal separation Connect the instrument cluster connector and verify that its position is correct. Operate the system and inspect for any malfunction. Is any malfunction still present?	Yes	Replace the instrument cluster. Inspect the system for normal operation.
		No	The system operates normally. The malfunction may result from loose connectors or corrosion. Clear the DTC. Repeat the self-test.