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DTC P0117 or P0118 (LAU)

DTC P0117 or P0118 (LAU)

Diagnostic Instructions


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

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

• 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

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit Short to Ground Open/High Resistance Short to Voltage Signal Performance
ECT Sensor Signal P0117 P0118, P0119 P0118, P0119* P0116
Low Reference - P0118, P0119 P0118, P0119* P0116
* Sensor or ECM damage may occur if the circuit is shorted to B+


Typical Scan Tool Data

ECT Sensor

Circuit Short to Ground Open Short to Voltage
Operating Conditions: Engine operating in Closed Loop. Parameter Normal Range: -39 to +142 °C (-38 to +288 °F). Varies with coolant temperature.
ECT Sensor Signal 143°C (289°F) -40°C (-40°F) -40°C (-40°F)*
Low Reference - -40°C (-40°F) -40°C (-40°F)*
* Internal ECM or ECT sensor damage may occur if the circuit is shorted to B+


Circuit 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 5 V to the ECT signal circuit and supplies a ground to the low reference circuit.


The following table illustrates the difference between temperature, resistance, and voltage:

ECT ECT Resistance ECT Signal Voltage
Cold High High
Warm Low Low


Conditions for Running the DTC


P0117

• The engine is operating.

• DTCs P0116, P0118, or P0119 are not set.

• The start up intake air temperature (IAT) is less than 75°C (167°F).

• The difference between intake temperature (IAT) and intake air temperature at last engine shut down is less than 20°C (70°F).

• The engine run time is greater than 60 s.

• The DTC runs continuously once the above conditions are met.



P0118

• The engine is operating.

• DTCs P0116, P0117 or P0119 are not set.

• The start up intake air temperature (IAT) is less than 75°C (167°F).

• The difference between intake temperature (IAT) and intake air temperature at last engine shut down is less than 20°C (70°F).

• The DTC runs continuously once the above condition is met.


Conditions for Setting the DTC

P0117

The ECM detects that the ECT is greater than 140°C (284°F) for greater than 1 s or a cumulative of 10 s.

P0118

The ECM detects that the ECT is less than -39°C (-38°F) for greater than 1 s or a cumulative of 10 s.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTC P0117 and P0118 are Type B DTCs.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

DTC P0117 and P0118 are Type B DTCs.

Diagnostic Aids


• Test the ECT sensor at various temperature levels in order to evaluate the possibility of a skewed sensor. A skewed sensor can result in a DTC or a driveability condition. Refer to Temperature Versus Resistance - Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor .

• If the vehicle has sat overnight, the IAT sensor and the ECT sensor values should display within 3°C (5°F).

• After starting a cold engine, the ECT sensor temperature should rise steadily, then stabilize after the thermostat opens.

• High resistance in the circuits of either the ECT or IAT sensor could set a DTC.


Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics (3.0L (LF1)) Engine Controls Schematics (2.8L (LAU))

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Electrical Information Reference


• Circuit Testing

• Connector Repairs

• Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

• Wiring Repairs


DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification


1. Engine idling for 1 min. Check the DTC information with a diagnostic tool. DTCs P0117 and P0118 should not set.

2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.


Circuit/System Testing


1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the B34 ECT sensor.

2.
Warning

Do NOT use a test lamp to test the continuity of the circuit. Damage to the control module may occur due to excessive current draw.


Note

The control module or the sensor may be damaged if the circuit is shorted to battery positive voltage.


Test for less than 5 Ω between the low reference circuit terminal 2 and ground.

3. If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance, or for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 ECM.

4. Ignition ON, verify that the scan tool ECT sensor parameter is at -40°C (-40°F).

5. If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit's pin 1 for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 ECM.

6.
Note

If the fuse in the jumper wire opens, the signal circuit is shorted to a voltage and the sensor may be damaged.


Ignition ON, install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 1 and the low reference circuit terminal 2. Verify the ECT sensor parameter is greater than 142°C (288°F).

7. If less than the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 ECM.

8. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the B34 ECT sensor.


Component Testing


1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the B34 engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor.

2.
Note

A thermometer can be used to test the sensor off the vehicle.


Test the ECT sensor by varying the sensor temperature while monitoring the sensor resistance. Compare the readings with the Temperature Versus Resistance - Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor table and verify that the resistance is within 5 % of the specification.

3. If not within the specified range, replace the B34 ECT sensor.


Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.


• Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Replacement (LAU) Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Replacement (LF1)

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