SFI SYSTEM(w/ Canister Pump Module), Diagnostic DTC:P011515

DTC Code DTC Name
P011515 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit Short to Battery or Open

DESCRIPTION

Refer to DTC P011511.

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Tech Tips

When DTC P011515 is stored, the ECM enters fail-safe mode. During fail-safe mode, the engine coolant temperature is estimated to be 80°C (176°F) by the ECM. Fail-safe mode continues until a pass condition is detected.

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area MIL Memory Note
P011515 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit Short to Battery or Open The engine coolant temperature sensor output voltage is higher than 4.91 V for 0.5 seconds or more (1 trip detection logic).

  • Open or short in engine coolant temperature sensor circuit

  • Engine coolant temperature sensor

  • ECM

 Comes on DTC stored SAE Code: P0118

Tech Tips

When this DTC is output, check the Coolant Temperature in the Data List. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Coolant Temperature.

DTC No. Coolant Temperature Malfunction
P011515 -40°C (-40°F)

  • Short to +B in THW circuit

  • Open in THW circuit

  • Open in ETHW circuit

If the Data List values is normal it may be due to a temporary recovery from the malfunction condition. Check for intermittent problems.

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

The engine coolant temperature sensor is used to monitor the engine coolant temperature. The engine coolant temperature sensor has a thermistor with a resistance that varies according to the temperature of the engine coolant. When the coolant temperature is low, the resistance in the thermistor increases. When the temperature is high, the resistance drops. These variations in resistance are reflected in the output voltage from the sensor. The ECM monitors the sensor voltage and uses this value to calculate the engine coolant temperature. If the engine coolant temperature sensor output voltage deviates from the normal operating range, the ECM interprets this as a fault in the engine coolant temperature sensor circuit and stores this DTC.

Example:

If the engine coolant temperature sensor output voltage is higher than 4.91 V for 0.5 seconds or more, the ECM store this DTC.

MONITOR STRATEGY

Frequency of Operation Continuous

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN


  1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

  2. Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the GTS on.

  3. Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).

  4. Turn the engine switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.

  5. Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the GTS on.

  6. Wait 0.5 seconds or more.

  7. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.

  8. Read the pending DTCs.

    Tech Tips


    • If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.

    • If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.

  9. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Utility / All Readiness.

  10. Input the DTC: P011515.

  11. Check the DTC judgment result.

    GTS Display Description
    NORMAL

    • DTC judgment completed

    • System normal
    ABNORMAL

    • DTC judgment completed

    • System abnormal
    INCOMPLETE

    • DTC judgment not completed

    • Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions
    N/A

    • Unable to perform DTC judgment

    • Number of DTCs which do not fulfill DTC preconditions has reached ECU memory limit

    Tech Tips


    • If the judgment result shows NORMAL, the system is normal.

    • If the judgment result shows ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.

    • If the judgment result shows INCOMPLETE or N/A, perform the Confirmation Driving Pattern and check the DTC judgment result again.

WIRING DIAGRAM

Refer to DTC P011511.

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CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips

Read freeze frame data using the GTS. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.

PROCEDURE


  1. READ VALUE USING GTS (CHECK FOR OPEN IN WIRE HARNESS)

    B003TGZC91
    *1 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor *2 ECM
    *a

    Front view of wire harness connector

    (to Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor)

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    1. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.

    2. Connect terminals 1 and 2 of the engine coolant temperature sensor connector on the wire harness side.

    3. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    4. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

    5. Turn the GTS on.

    6. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Coolant Temperature.


      Powertrain > Engine > Data List
      Tester Display
      Coolant Temperature

    7. Read the value displayed on the GTS.

      Standard value
      140°C (284°F)

      Tech Tips

      Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the engine coolant temperature sensor.

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      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    OK

    REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR Click here

    NG

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR - ECM)


    1. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.

    2. Disconnect the ECM connector.

    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      F59-2 - F78-104 (THW) Always Below 1 Ω
      F59-1 - F78-105 (ETHW) Always Below 1 Ω
      F59-2 or F78-104 (THW) - Other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    OK

    REPLACE ECM Click here

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR