| DTC Code | DTC Name |
|---|---|
| P0115 | Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit |
| P0117 | Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Low Input |
| P0118 | Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit High Input |
DESCRIPTION
A thermistor is built into the engine coolant temperature sensor and it changes its resistance value according to the engine coolant temperature.
The structure of the sensor and connection to the ECM is the same as that of the intake air temperature sensor.
If DTC P0115, P0117 or P0118 is stored, the ECM operates the fail-safe function in which the engine coolant temperature is assumed to be 80°C (176°F).
| DTC Detection Drive Pattern | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
|---|---|---|
| Engine switch on (IG) for 0.5 seconds | Open or short in the engine coolant temperature sensor circuit for 0.5 seconds (1 trip detection logic). |
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| DTC Detection Drive Pattern | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
|---|---|---|
| Engine switch on (IG) for 0.5 seconds | Short in the engine coolant temperature sensor circuit for 0.5 seconds (1 trip detection logic). |
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| DTC Detection Drive Pattern | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
|---|---|---|
| Engine switch on (IG) for 0.5 seconds | Open in the engine coolant temperature sensor circuit for 0.5 seconds (1 trip detection logic). |
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| DTC No. | Data List |
|---|---|
| P0115 | Coolant Temp |
| P0117 | |
| P0118 |
If DTC P0115, P0117 and/or P0118 is stored, the following symptoms may appear:
Misfire
Combustion noise
Black smoke
White smoke
Lack of power
When DTC P0115, P0117 and/or P0118 is stored, check the engine coolant temperature by entering the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Coolant Temp.
| Temperature Displayed | Malfunction |
|---|---|
| -40°C (-40°F) | Open circuit |
| 140°C (284°F) or higher | Short circuit |
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
After replacing the ECM, the new ECM needs registration (Click here) and initialization (Click here).
After replacing the fuel supply pump assembly, the ECM needs initialization (Click here).
After replacing an injector assembly, the ECM needs registration (See PageClick here).
Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. Freeze frame data records the engine condition when malfunctions are detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.
PROCEDURE
READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE)
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the tester on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Coolant Temp.
Read the value.
| OK |
|---|
| 70 to 90°C (158 to 194°F) with warm engine |
| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| -40°C (-40°F) | A |
| 140°C (284°F) or higher | B |
| 70 to 90°C (158 to 194°F) | C |
If there is an open circuit, the tester indicates -40°C (-40°F).
If there is a short circuit, the tester indicates 140°C (284°F) or higher.
READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (CHECK FOR OPEN IN WIRE HARNESS)
Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
Connect terminals 1 and 2 of the engine coolant temperature sensor wire harness side connector.
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the tester on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Coolant Temp.
Read the value.
| OK |
|---|
| 140°C (284°F) or higher |
| *1 | Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor |
| *2 | ECM |
| *a | Front view of wire harness connector (to Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor) |
Reconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR - ECM)
Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
Disconnect the ECM connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Resistance | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Reconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
Reconnect the ECM connector.
READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (CHECK FOR SHORT IN WIRE HARNESS)
Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the tester on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Coolant Temp.
Read the value.
| OK |
|---|
| -40°C (-40°F) |
| *1 | Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor |
| *2 | ECM |
Reconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR - ECM)
Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
Disconnect the ECM connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Resistance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Reconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
Reconnect the ECM connector.
REPLACE ECM
Replace the ECM (Click here).
CONFIRM GOOD CONNECTION TO SENSOR. IF OK, REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR.
Replace the engine coolant temperature sensor (Click here).
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
Repair or replace the harness or connector.
CONFIRM GOOD CONNECTION TO ECM. IF OK, REPLACE ECM.
Replace the ECM (Click here).
REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Replace the engine coolant temperature sensor (Click here).
CONFIRM WHETHER MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Clear the DTCs (Click here).
Turn the engine switch on (IG) for 1 second.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / DTC.
Confirm that the DTC is not output again.
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