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P0118




DTC P0117, P0118, or P0119

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.

* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC P0117
- Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P0118
- Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Circuit High Voltage

DTC P0119
- Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Circuit Intermittent

Diagnostic Fault Information






Typical Scan Tool Data






Circuit/System Description

The engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor is a variable resistor that measures the temperature of the engine coolant. The engine control module (ECM) supplies 5V to the ECT sensor signal circuit and a ground for the low reference circuit.

Conditions for Running the DTCs

* The ignition is ON or the engine is running.

* These DTCs run continuously within the enabling conditions.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

P0117

The ECM detects that the ECT is warmer than 142°C (288°F) for greater than 4 seconds.

P0118

The ECM detects that the ECT is colder than -39°C (-38°F) for greater than 4 seconds.

P0119

The ECM detects that the ECT is intermittent or has abruptly changed for greater than 4 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

* DTCs P0117, P0118 and P0119 are Type B DTCs.

* The cooling fans will be commanded ON.

* The AC compressor will be commanded OFF.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

DTCs P0117, P0118 and P0119 are Type B DTCs.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics [1][2]Electrical Diagrams

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views Outside Rearview Mirror - Driver

Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing Circuit Testing

* Connector Repairs Connector Repairs

* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

* Wiring Repairs Wiring Repairs

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

1. Ignition ON.

2. Verify the scan tool ECT Sensor parameter is between -39 to + 120°C (-38 to +248°F) and changes with engine run time.

If not between -39 to + 120°C (-38 to +248°F) or does not change
Refer to Circuit/System Testing.

If between -39 to + 120°C (-38 to +248°F) and changes

3. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.

4. Verify the DTC does not set.

If the DTC sets
Refer to Circuit/System Testing.

If the DTC does not set

5. All OK.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the B34 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor. It may take up to 2 minutes for all vehicle systems to power down.

2. Test for less than 5 ohms between the low reference terminal A and ground.

If 5 ohms or greater

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K20 Engine Control Module.

2. Test for less than 2 ohms in the low reference circuit end to end.

If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.

If less than 2 ohms, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.

If less than 5 ohms

3. Ignition ON.

4. Verify the scan tool ECT Sensor parameter is colder than -39°C (-38°F).

If warmer than -39°C (-38°F)

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K20 Engine Control Module.

2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit terminal B and ground.

If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.

If infinite resistance, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.

If colder than -39°C (-38°F)

5. Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal B and the low reference circuit terminal A.

6. Verify the scan tool ECT sensor parameter is warmer than 149°C (300°F).

If colder than the 149°C (300°F)

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K20 Engine Control Module, ignition ON.

2. Test for less than 1 V between the signal circuit and ground.

If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.

If less than 1 V

3. Ignition OFF

4. Test for less than 2 ohms in the signal circuit end to end.

If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.

If less than 2 ohms, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.

If warmer than 149°C (300°F)

7. Test or replace the B34 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor.

Component Testing

Measure and record the resistance of the ECT sensor at various ambient temperatures, then compare those measurements to the Temperature Versus Resistance (ECT) Specifications table.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the diagnostic procedure.

* Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Replacement Service and Repair

* Control Module References Control Module References for ECM replacement, setup, and programming