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DTC P0117 Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Low Input: DTC Detecting Condition

DTC DETECTION CONDITION REFERENCE CHART

Item Detecting Condition Possible Cause
DTC Strategy
  • Voltage range check
  • Short to ground in signal harness
  • Contact resistance in connections.
  • Faulty ECT sensor
Enable Conditions
  • 6 < Battery voltage < 16V
  • After 110 seconds from engine start in case of short circuit to B+ or open circuit [If IAT < -30°C(-22°F)]
Threshold Value
  • Measured coolant temperature > 138°C(280°F).
Diagonostic Time
  • 5 sec.
Fall Safe
  • The limp-home value of ECTS depends on intake air temperature.
Mil On Condition
  • 2 Driving Cycles