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The ECM detects that the ECT is greater than 140掳C (284掳F) for greater than 1 seconds or a cumulative of 10 seconds.
P0118
The ECM detects that the ECT is less than -39掳C (-38掳F) for greater than 1 seconds or a cumulative of 10 seconds.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
DTC P0117 and P0118 are Type B DTCs.
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
DTC P0117 and P0118 are Type B DTCs.
Diagnostic Aids
* Test the ECT sensor at various temperature levels in order to evaluate the possibility of a skewed sensor. A skewed sensor can result in a
DTC or a driveability condition. Refer to Temperature Versus Resistance - Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (See: Powertrain
Management/Computers and Control Systems/Specifications).
* If the vehicle has sat overnight, the IAT sensor and the ECT sensor values should display within 3掳C (5掳F).
* After starting a cold engine, the ECT sensor temperature should rise steadily, then stabilize after the thermostat opens.
* High resistance in the circuits of either the ECT or IAT sensor could set a DTC.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Engine Controls Schematics (LLT) (See: Diagrams/Electrical Diagrams/Powertrain Management/System Diagram)Engine Controls Schematics
(LF1) (See: Diagrams/Electrical Diagrams/Powertrain Management/System Diagram)
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views (See: Diagrams/Connector Views)
Electrical Information Reference
* Circuit Testing (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Circuit Testing/Circuit Testing)
* Connector Repairs (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Connector Repairs/Connector Repairs)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Circuit
Testing/Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections)
* Wiring Repairs (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Wiring Repairs/Wiring Repairs)
DTC Type Reference
Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions (See: Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions/Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code
(DTC) Type Definitions)
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References (See: Testing and Inspection/Programming and Relearning)for scan tool information
Circuit/System Verification
1. Engine idling for 1 minute. Observe the DTC information with a scan tool. DTCs P0117 and P0118 should not set.
2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the
conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.
Circuit/System Testing
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the B34 ECT sensor.
2. Ignition OFF, remove the fuse that supplies B+ to circuit terminal 56 X2 of the K20 ECM.
Caution: Do NOT use a test lamp to test the continuity of the circuit. Damage to the control module may occur due to excessive current
draw.
Note: The control module or the sensor may be damaged if the circuit is shorted to battery positive voltage.
3. Test for less than 5 ohm between the low reference circuit terminal 2 and ground.
瀚慖f greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance, or for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests
normal, replace the K20 ECM.
4. Install the fuse that supplies B+ to circuit terminal 56 X2 of the K20 ECM.
