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DTC P0118: Notes

DTC P0118 DETECTION & CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES

DTC P0118 ECT sensor circuit high input
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • The PCM monitors the input voltage from the ECT sensor when the engine is running. If the input voltage is more than 4.8 V  , the PCM determines that the ECT sensor circuit input voltage is high.

Diagnostic support note 
  • This is a continuous monitor (CCM).
  • The MIL illuminates if the PCM detects the above malfunction condition in the first drive cycle.
  • PENDING CODE is available if the PCM detects the above malfunction condition.
  • FREEZE FRAME DATA is available.
  • The DTC is stored in the PCM memory.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • ECT sensor malfunction
  • Connector or terminal malfunction
  • Open circuit in wiring harness between ECT sensor terminal A and PCM terminal 2K
  • Short to power supply in wiring harness between ECT sensor terminal A and PCM terminal 2K
  • Open circuit in wiring harness between ECT sensor terminal B and PCM terminal 1U
  • PCM malfunction
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