Short to Battery or Open in Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor signal circuit is detected, PCM sets DTC P0118.
Item | Detecting Condition | Possible Cause |
DTC Strategy |
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Voltage Monitoring | 1. Poor Connector Connection 2. Short to Battery or Open in ECT Sensor Signal Circuit 3. Defected ECT Sensor |
Enable Conditions |
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Battery voltage higher than 6V and lower than 16V
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IAT higher than or equal to -22℉(-30℃)
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60 sec after engine start if IAT lower than -22℉(-30℃)
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No relevant DTC present | |
Threshold Value |
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ECT Sensor signal voltage lower than 0.0935V(284℉/140℃) | |
Diagnostic Time |
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Continuous | |
Mil On Condition |
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2 Driving Cycle |
