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DTC P0118 Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit High Input: DTC Detecting Condition

DTC DETECTING CONDITION

Item Detecting Condition Possible cause
DTC Strategy
  • Resistance of sensor(Rcts) is monitored
  • Poor connection
  • Open or short to battery in ECT sensor circuit
  • Faulty ECT Sensor
  • Faulty PCM
Enable Conditions
  • Start - up > 2 sec
Threshold value
  • Resistance, Rets < 72kΩ
Diagnosis Time
  • Continuous
MIL On Condition
  • 2 driving cycles