P0118
DTC P0118: ECT Sensor Circuit High Voltage1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
2. Check the ECT with the scan tool.
Is -4 °F (-20 °C) or less (or L-Limit in Honda mode of PGM Tester) or 5 V indicated?
YES - Go to step 3.
NO - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose wires at the ECT sensor and the PCM.
3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
4. Disconnect the ECT sensor 2P connector.
5. Connect the ECT sensor 2P connector terminals No.1 and No.2 with a jumper wire.
6. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
7. Check the ECT with the scan tool.
Is -4 °F (-20 °C) or less (or L-Limit in Honda mode of PGM Tester) or 5 V indicated?
YES - Go to step 8.
NO - Replace the ECT sensor.
8. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
9. Remove the jumper wire,
10. Connect PCM connector terminals A13 and A28 with a jumper wire.
11. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
12. Check the ECT with the scan tool.
Is -4 °F (-20 °C) or less (or L-Limit in Honda mode of PGM Tester) or 5 V indicated?
YES - Substitute a known-good PCM and recheck. If normal voltage is indicated, replace the original PCM.
NO - Repair open in the wire between the PCM (A13, A28) and the ECT sensor.