PCM monitors output signals from ECTS every 80 seconds. If an output signal is above 4.9V for more than 40 seconds, the PCM sets a P0118 DTC.
Item | Detecting Condition | Possible Cause | |
DTC Strategy |
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Open, Signal high | 1. Poor connection 2. Open or short to battery in signal harness 3. Open in ground harness 4. ECTS 5. PCM | |
Enable Conditions | Case 1 |
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Time after start-up longer than 120 sec. | |
Case 2 |
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Time from IG "OFF" to IG "ON" longer than 360 min.
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Intake air temperature greater than -10℃(14℉)
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Engine running | ||
Threshold value |
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Engine coolant temperature sensor's voltage greater than 4.9V | ||
Diagnosis Time |
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Continuous (More than 10 sec. failure for every 20 sec. test) | ||
MIL On Condition |
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3 Driving Cycles |