| 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.
Tech Tips
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 P0117 P0118 |
Coolant Temp |
Tech Tips
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: Engine and ECT / Data List / Coolant Temp.
| Temperature Displayed | Malfunction |
|---|---|
| -40°C (-40°F) | Open circuit |
| 140°C (284°F) or higher | Short circuit |
WIRING DIAGRAM
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Note
After replacing the ECM, the new ECM needs registration (See page ) 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 Click here.
Tech Tips
Read freeze frame data using the GTS. 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 GTS (ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE)
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: 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 |
Tech Tips
If there is an open circuit, the GTS indicates -40°C (-40°F).
If there is a short circuit, the GTS indicates 140°C (284°F) or higher.
| B |
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READ VALUE USING GTS (CHECK FOR SHORT IN WIRE HARNESS) Click here |
| C |
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CONFIRM WHETHER MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED Click here |
| A |
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READ VALUE USING GTS (CHECK FOR OPEN IN WIRE HARNESS)
| *1 | Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor |
| *2 | ECM |
| *a | Front view of wire harness connector (to Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor) |
Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
Connect terminals 1 and 2 of the engine coolant temperature sensor wire harness side connector.
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Engine and ECT / Data List / Coolant Temp.
Read the value.
| OK |
|---|
| 140°C (284°F) or higher |
Reconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
| OK |
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CONFIRM GOOD CONNECTION TO SENSOR. IF OK, REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR. Click here |
| NG |
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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.
| OK |
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CONFIRM GOOD CONNECTION TO ECM. IF OK, REPLACE ECM. Click here |
| NG |
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REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR Click here |
READ VALUE USING GTS (CHECK FOR SHORT IN WIRE HARNESS)
| *1 | Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor |
| *2 | ECM |
Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Engine and ECT / Data List / Coolant Temp.
Read the value.
| OK |
|---|
| -40°C (-40°F) |
Reconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
| OK |
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REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR Click here |
| NG |
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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.
| NG |
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REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR Click here |
| OK |
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REPLACE ECM
Replace the ECM Click here.
| NEXT |
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CONFIRM WHETHER MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED Click here |
CONFIRM GOOD CONNECTION TO SENSOR. IF OK, REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR.
Replace the engine coolant temperature sensor Click here.
| NEXT |
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CONFIRM WHETHER MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED Click here |
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
Repair or replace the harness or connector.
| NEXT |
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CONFIRM WHETHER MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED Click here |
CONFIRM GOOD CONNECTION TO ECM. IF OK, REPLACE ECM.
Replace the ECM Click here.
| NEXT |
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CONFIRM WHETHER MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED Click here |
REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Replace the engine coolant temperature sensor Click here.
| NEXT |
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CONFIRM WHETHER MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Clear the DTCs Click here.
Turn the engine switch on (IG) for 1 second.
Enter the following menus: Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.
Confirm that the DTC is not output again.
| NEXT |
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