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P0117, P0118

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Symptom: CHECK ENGINE lamp on. The radiator fan runs continually. Prolonged preheating time. Increased idle

P0117, P0118


P0117 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit. Short to Ground.

P0118 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit. Short to B+ / Open circuit.


Fault symptoms


CHECK ENGINE lamp on.

The radiator fan runs continually.

Prolonged preheating time.

Increased idle


Conditions

The following conditions apply for this DTC:


P0117: Signal on control module sensor input less than 0.2V for more than 0.6 seconds.

P0118: Signal on control module sensor input more than 4.9V for more than 0.6 seconds.


Diagnostic help

The control module uses 0°C as a substitute value. Diagnosis for P0116 and P0196 is disengaged.

Note

A fault in the control module female connector can cause a trouble code. Check the contact for a bent pin, oxidation and tightness of pins. See Difficult faults in PSG16 despite trouble code