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

DTC P0118:00 (PCM, SKYACTIV-G 2.0) DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSE

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 at the PCM terminal 1AH is above 4.94 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/Snapshot data is available.
  • 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 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 1AH
  • Open circuit in wiring harness between the following terminals:
    • ECT sensor terminal A-PCM terminal 1AH
      • ECT sensor terminal B-PCM terminal 1AB
  • PCM malfunction
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CAUTION:
  • Verify the malfunction symptom according to not only the PID value but also the symptom troubleshooting.