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DTC P0117: Notes

DTC P0117 (LF, L3) DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSES

DTC P0117 ECT sensor circuit low input
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • The PCM monitors the ECT sensor signal. If the PCM detects the ECT sensor voltage below 0.2 V, the PCM determines that the ECT sensor circuit has 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.
  • PENDING CODE is available if the PCM detects the above malfunction condition.
  • FREEZE FRAME DATA is available.
  • The DTC is stored in the PCM memory.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • ECT sensor malfunction
  • Connect or terminal malfunction
  • Short to ground in wiring harness between ECT sensor terminal A and PCM connector terminal 2AH(1)(3), 2AK(2)
  • Short each wiring harness ECT signal circuit and ECT ground circuit
  • PCM malfunction
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