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

DTC DETECTION CONDITION REFERENCE CHART

Item Detecting Condition Possible Cause
DTC Strategy
  • Voltage range check
  • Short to battey in signal harness
  • Open in signal or ground circuit
  • Contact resistance in connections.
  • Faulty ECT sensor
Enable Conditions
  • 6 < Battery voltage < 16V
  • Time after start in case of SCB or OL [if Intake air temperature < -30°C (-22°F)]: 110sec.
Threshold Value
  • Measured coolant temperature < -46°C(-51°F).
Diagonostic Time
  • 5 sec.
Fall Safe
  • The limp-home value of ECTS depends on intake air temperature.
Mil On Condition
  • 2 Driving Cycles