DTC P0115 [WL-3]


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DTC P0115

ECT sensor circuit malfunction

DETECTION CONDITION
•  The PCM monitors the ECT sensor signal at PCM terminal 1T. If the voltage at PCM terminal 1T is below 0.19 V or above 4.90 V, the PCM determines that the ECT sensor circuit has a malfunction.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
•  ECT sensor malfunction
•  Short to ground circuit between ECT sensor terminal A and PCM terminal 1T
•  ECT sensor signal and ECT sensor ground circuit are shorted to each other.
•  Poor connection at ECT sensor or PCM connector
•  PCM malfunction
•  Open circuit between ECT sensor terminal A and PCM terminal 1T
•  Short to power circuit between ECT sensor terminal A and PCM terminal 1T
•  Open circuit between ECT sensor terminal B and PCM terminal 1B
•  Short to power circuit between ECT sensor terminal B and PCM terminal 1B

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1
VERIFY RELATED REPAIR INFORMATION AVAILABILITY
•  Verify related service repair information availability.
•  Is any related repair information available?
Yes
Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available repair information.
•  If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
2
VERIFY CURRENT SIGNAL STATUS: IS CONCERN INTERMITTENT OR CONSTANT?
•  Clear the DTC.
•  Start the engine.
•  Is the same DTC present?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Intermittent concern exists.
Perform the “INTERMITTENT CONCERN TROUBLESHOOTING”.
3
VERIFY CURRENT INPUT SIGNAL STATUS–CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION
•  Start the engine.
•  Access the ECT PID using the M-MDS.
•  Is the ECT PID within 0.19—4.90 V?
Yes
Go to Step 13.
No
•  If the ECT PID is below 0.19 V, go to the next step.
•  If the ECT PID is above 4.90 V, go to Step 7.
4
INSPECT TERMINAL FOR BENDING
•  Turn the engine switch to the off position.
•  Disconnect the ECT sensor connector.
•  Check for bending of ECT sensor terminals A and B (part-side).
•  Are there any concerns?
Yes
Repair or replace the terminal, then go to Step 13.
No
Go to the next step.
5
INSPECT ECT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND
•  Turn the engine switch to the off position.
•  Disconnect the PCM connector.
•  Check for continuity between ECT sensor terminal A (wiring harness-side) and body ground.
•  Is there continuity?
Yes
Repair or replace the shorted wiring harness, then go to Step 13.
No
Go to the next step.
6
INSPECT ECT SENSOR CIRCUIT FOR SHORT
•  Check for continuity between ECT sensor terminals A and B (wiring harness-side).
•  Is there continuity?
Yes
Repair or replace the shorted wiring harness, then go to step 13.
No
Go to Step 13.
7
INSPECT ECT SENSOR CONNECTOR FOR POOR CONNECTION
•  Turn the engine switch to the off position.
•  Disconnect the ECT sensor connector.
•  Check for poor connection (damaged, pulled-out terminals, corrosion, etc.).
•  Are there any concerns?
Yes
Repair or replace the terminal, then go to Step 13.
No
Go to the next step.
8
CLASSIFY ECT SENSOR OR WIRING HARNESS MALFUCNTION
•  Connect jumper wire between terminals A and B (wiring harness-side).
•  Access the ECT PID using the M-MDS.
•  Is the ECT PID approx. 0 V?
Yes
Replace the ECT sensor, then go to Step 13.
No
Go to the next step.
9
INSPECT ECT SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO POWER
•  Turn the engine switch to the ON position (Engine off).
•  Measure the voltage between ECT sensor terminal A (wiring harness-side) and body ground.
•  Is the voltage B+?
Yes
Repair or replace the shorted wiring harness, then go to Step 13.
No
Go to the next step.
10
INSPECT PCM CONNECTOR FOR POOR CONNECTION
•  Disconnect the PCM connector.
•  Inspect for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion).
•  Are there any concerns?
Yes
Repair or replace the terminal, then go to Step 13.
No
Go to the next step.
11
INSPECT ECT SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT
•  Check for continuity between ECT sensor terminal A (wiring harness-side) and PCM terminal 1T.
•  Is there continuity?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Repair or replace open wiring harness, then go to Step 13.
12
INSPECT ECT SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT
•  Check for continuity between ECT sensor terminal B (wiring harness-side) and PCM terminal 1B.
•  Is there continuity?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Repair or replace open wiring harness, then go to the next step.
13
VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P0115 COMPLETED
•  Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors.
•  Turn the engine switch to the ON position (Engine off).
•  Clear the DTCs from the PCM memory using the M-MDS.
•  Start the engine.
•  Is the same DTC present?
Yes
Replace the PCM, then go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
14
VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE
•  Perform “After Repair Procedure”
•  Is there any DTC present?
Yes
Go to applicable DTC inspection.
No
Troubleshooting completed.