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P0118

Tests 101 - 105:




Tests 106 - 108:




SYMPTOM
P-0118 ECT SENSOR VOLTAGE TOO HIGH

WHEN MONITORED
With the ignition on.

SET CONDITION
The engine coolant temperature sensor circuit voltage at PCM cavity 26 goes above 4.9 volts for more than 3 seconds.

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- ECT sensor ground circuit open
- ECT sensor signal circuit open
- ECT sensor signal shorted to voltage
- ECT sensor signal to ground voltage defective
- ECT sensor wiring harness intermittent defect
- ECT sensor wiring harness observable defect
- PCM defective