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Monitor Description

If the E.F.I water temperature value does not change when a warmed-up engine is stopped and then cold-started again, it is judged that a malfunction is occurring. If this condition is detected consecutively in 2 drive cycles, the MIL illuminates and the DTC is stored.

MONITOR STRATEGY

Related DTCs P0116: Engine coolant temperature sensor stuck rationality check
Required Sensors/Components (Main) E.F.I. water temperature sensor
Required Sensors/Components (Related) Inlet air temperature sensor
Frequency of Operation Once per driving cycle
Duration 0.512 seconds
MIL Operation 2 operation cycle
Sequence of Operation None
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

Overlap prohibited DTC P0112, P0113 (Inlet air temperature sensor)
P0117, P0118 (engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor)
P0462, P0463 (Fuel Level sensor (FL))
Battery Voltage 10.9V or more
Leaving time 6 hours or longer
Time elapsed after the circuit became ON (IG ON) Less than 60 seconds
Engine coolant temperature at the end of the previous drive cycle Difference in temperature between engine coolant, ambient air, and intake air is 70.2°C {158.4°F} or more.
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

Engine coolant temperature More than 45°C {113°F}
Engine coolant temperature - Intake are temperature More than 15°C {59°F}