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DTC P0118-00: ECT Sensor Circuit High Input: Notes

DTC P0118:00 ECT sensor circuit high input
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • The PCM monitors the ECT sensor signal. If the PCM detects that the ECT sensor voltage is above 4.6 V  for 5 s  , the PCM determines that the ECT sensor circuit has a malfunction.

    Diagnostic support note 

  • This is a continuous monitor (engine cooling system).
  • The check engine light illuminates if the PCM detects the above malfunction condition during the first drive cycle.
  • FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2)/Snapshot data is available.
  • The DTC is stored in the PCM memory.
FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION 
  • Fixes the water temperature for the engine control at 40 °C {104 °F}  , and for the idle air control at 80 °C {176 °F}  .
  • Operates the cooling fan (high speed rotation).
  • Inhibits the variable tumble control.
  • Inhibits the fuel cut control during shift change.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • ECT sensor connector or terminals malfunction
  • ECT sensor malfunction
  • PCM connector or terminals malfunction
  • Short to power supply in wiring harness between ECT sensor terminal A and PCM terminal 2AH
  • Open circuit in wiring harness between the following terminals:
    • ECT sensor terminal A-PCM terminal 2AH
    • ECT sensor terminal B-PCM terminal 2AV
  • PCM malfunction
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