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Circuit Description

The ECT sensor is a thermistor that monitors coolant temperature. DTC is set when ECM detects a open or short circuit. Possible causes are:

NOTE: If DTCs P0110, P0115 and P0120 are output together, inspect ECM terminal E2 (ground) circuit. Repair as necessary. See appropriate wiring diagram in WIRING DIAGRAMS article.