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DTC P0118-00: ECT Sensor No.1 Circuit High Input: Notes

DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSE

DTC P0118:00 ECT sensor No.1 circuit high input
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • The PCM monitors the ECT sensor No.1 signal. If the PCM detects that the ECT sensor No.1 voltage at the PCM terminal 1AK is above 4.6 V  for 5 s  , the PCM determines that the ECT sensor No.1 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 (Mode 2)/Snapshot data is available.
  • The 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 No.1 connector or terminals malfunction
  • ECT sensor No. 1 malfunction
  • PCM connector or terminals malfunction
  • Short to power supply in wiring harness between ECT sensor No.1 terminal A and PCM terminal 1AK
  • Open circuit in wiring harness between the following terminals:
    • ECT sensor No.1 terminal A-PCM terminal 1AK
    • ECT sensor No.1 terminal B-PCM terminal 1AM
  • PCM malfunction
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CAUTION:
  • Verify the malfunction symptom according to not only the PID value but also the symptom troubleshooting.
RELATED PIDS

Monitor item (Definition) Unit/Condition Condition/Specification (Reference)
ECT °C, °F
  • Displays the ECT
V
  • ECT is 20°C {68°F}: approx. 3.10 V 
  • ECT is 40°C {104°F}: approx. 2.16 V 
  • ECT is 60°C {140°F}: approx. 1.40 V 
  • ECT is 80°C {176°F}: approx. 0.87 V 
  • ECT is 100°C {212°F}: approx. 0.54 V