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DTC P0118: Notes

DTC P0118 [L3 WITH TC] DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSE

DTC P0118 ECT sensor circuit high input
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • The PCM monitors the ECT sensor signal. If the PCM detects the ECT sensor voltage is above 4.58 V  , the PCM determines that the ECT sensor circuit has a malfunction.

Diagnostic support note 
  • This is a continuous monitor (Engine cooling system).
  • The MIL illuminates if the PCM detects the above malfunction condition during first drive cycle.
  • FREEZE FRAME DATA is available.
  • DTCs are stored in the PCM memory.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • ECT sensor malfunction
  • Connect or terminal malfunction
  • Open circuit in the wiring harness between ECT sensor terminal A and PCM terminal 2AH
  • Short to power supply in the wiring harness between ECT sensor terminal A and PCM terminal 2AH
  • Open circuit in the wiring harness between ECT sensor terminal B and PCM terminal 2AY
  • PCM malfunction
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