DTC P0115 Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit
DTC P0117 Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Low Input
DTC P0118 Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit High Input
DESCRIPTION
A thermistor is built into the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor, of which the resistance value varies according to the ECT.
The structure of the sensor and its connection to the ECM are the same as those of the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor.
HINT: When any of DTCs P0115, P0117 and P0118 are set, the ECM enters fail-safe mode. During fail-safe mode, the ECT is estimated to be 80C (176F) by the ECM. Fail-safe mode continues until a pass condition is detected.
DTC No. |
Proceed to |
DTC Detection Condition |
Trouble Area |
P0115 | Step 1 | Open or short in Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor circuit for 0.5 seconds (1 trip detection logic) |
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P0117 | Step 4 | Short in Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor circuit for 0.5 seconds (1 trip detection logic) |
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P0118 | Step 2 | Open in Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor circuit for 0.5 seconds (1 trip detection logic) |
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HINT: When any of these DTCs are set, check the ECT by selecting the following menu items on the intelligent tester: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DATA LIST / PRIMARY / COOLANT TEMP.
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor is used to monitor the ECT. The ECT sensor has a thermistor with a resistance that varies according to the temperature of the engine coolant. When the coolant temperature becomes low, the resistance in the thermistor increases. When the temperature becomes high, the resistance drops.
These variations in resistance are reflected in the voltage output from the sensor. The ECM monitors the sensor voltage and uses this value to calculate the ECT. When the sensor output voltage deviates from the normal operating range, the ECM interprets this as a fault in the ECT sensor and sets a DTC.
Example: If the sensor voltage output is -40C (-40F) for 0.5 seconds or more, the ECM determines that there is an open in the ECT sensor circuit, and sets DTC P0118. Conversely, if the voltage output is more than 140C (284F) for 0.5 seconds or more, the ECM determines that there is a short in the sensor circuit, and sets DTC P0117.
If the malfunction is not repaired successfully, a DTC is set 0.5 seconds after the engine is next started.
MONITOR STRATEGY
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
P0115:
P0117:
P0118
COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
1 READ VALUE OF INTELLIGENT TESTER (ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE)
Standard: Between 80C and 97C (176F and 207F) with warm engine.
HINT:
2 READ VALUE OF INTELLIGENT TESTER (CHECK FOR OPEN IN WIRE HARNESS)
Standard: 140C (284F) or higher
3 CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR - ECM)
Standard resistance
REPLACE ECM
4 READ VALUE OF INTELLIGENT TESTER (CHECK FOR SHORT IN WIRE HARNESS)
Standard: -40C (-40F)
5 CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR - ECM)
Standard resistance
REPLACE ECM
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1. INSPECT FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR (VEHICLE NOT
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2. INSPECT FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR (VEHICLE
INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG HAS NOT
DEPLOYED)
Perform a diagnostic system check.
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