DTC P0117:00 [ZY, Z6]

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DTC P0117:00

ECT sensor circuit low input

DETECTION CONDITION

•  If the PCM detects that the ECT sensor voltage is less than 0.2 V for 5 s, the PCM determines that the ECT sensor circuit has a malfunction.

Diagnostic support note

•  This is a continuous monitor (engine cooling system).

•  The MIL illuminates if the PCM detects the above malfunction condition during the first drive cycle.

•  FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2)/Snapshot data is available.

•  The DTC is stored in the PCM memory.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

•  Engine overheating (Cooling system malfunction)

•  ECT sensor connector or terminals malfunction

•  ECT sensor malfunction

•  Short to ground in wiring harness between ECT sensor terminal A and PCM terminal 2AC

•  PCM connector or terminals malfunction

•  ECT sensor signal circuit and ground circuit are shorted to each other

•  PCM malfunction

DTC P0117:00	ECT sensor circuit low input
DETECTION CONDITION	• If the PCM detects that the ECT sensor voltage is less than 0.2 V for 5 s, the PCM determines that the ECT sensor circuit has a malfunction. Diagnostic support note • This is a continuous monitor (engine cooling system). • The MIL illuminates if the PCM detects the above malfunction condition during the first drive cycle. • FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2)/Snapshot data is available. • The DTC is stored in the PCM memory.
POSSIBLE CAUSE	• Engine overheating (Cooling system malfunction) • ECT sensor connector or terminals malfunction • ECT sensor malfunction • Short to ground in wiring harness between ECT sensor terminal A and PCM terminal 2AC • PCM connector or terminals malfunction • ECT sensor signal circuit and ground circuit are shorted to each other • PCM malfunction

Diagnostic procedure

STEP	INSPECTION		ACTION
1	VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA (MODE 2)/SNAPSHOT DATA AND DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS HAVE BEEN RECORDED • Have the FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2)/snapshot data and DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS (engine cooling system related) been recorded?	Yes	Go to the next step.
1		No	Record the FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2)/snapshot data and DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS on repair order, then go to the next step.
2	VERIFY RELATED SERVICE INFORMATION AVAILABILITY • Verify related Service Information availability. • Is any related Service Information available?	Yes	Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available Service Information. • If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
2		No	Go to the next step.
3	VERIFY ENGINE CONDITION • Is the engine overheating?	Yes	Perform the symptom troubleshooting “NO.17 COOLING SYSTEM CONCERNS-OVERHEATING”. (See NO.17 COOLING SYSTEM CONCERNS-OVERHEATING [ZY, Z6].)
3	VERIFY ENGINE CONDITION • Is the engine overheating?	No	Go to the next step.
4	INSPECT ECT SENSOR CONNECTOR AND TERMINALS • Switch the ignition to off. • Disconnect the ECT sensor connector. • Inspect for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, and corrosion). • Is there any malfunction?	Yes	Repair or replace the connector or terminals, then go to Step 9.
4		No	Go to the next step.
5	INSPECT ECT SENSOR • Inspect the ECT sensor. (See ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR INSPECTION [ZY, Z6].) • Is there any malfunction?	Yes	Replace the ECT sensor, then go to Step 9. (See ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [ZY, Z6].)
5		No	Go to the next step.
6	INSPECT ECT SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND • ECT sensor connector is disconnected. • Inspect for continuity between ECT sensor terminal A (wiring harness-side) and body ground. • Is there continuity?	Yes	If the short to ground circuit could be detected: • Repair or replace the wiring harness for a possible short to ground. If the short to ground circuit could not be detected: • Replace the PCM (short to ground in PCM internal circuit). (See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [ZY, Z6].) Go to Step 9.
6		No	Go to the next step.
7	INSPECT PCM CONNECTOR AND TERMINALS • Disconnect the PCM connector. • Inspect for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, and corrosion). • Is there any malfunction?	Yes	Repair or replace the connector or terminals, then go to Step 9.
7		No	Go to the next step.
8	INSPECT ECT SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT AND GROUND CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO EACH OTHER • ECT sensor and PCM connectors are disconnected. • Inspect for continuity between ECT sensor terminals A and B (wiring harness-side). • Is there continuity?	Yes	Repair or replace the wiring harness for a possible short to each other, then go to the next step.
8		No	Go to the next step.
9	VERIFY DTC TROUBLESHOOTING COMPLETED • Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors. • Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the M-MDS. (See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE [ZY, Z6].) • Start the engine and warm it up completely. • Perform the KOEO/KOER self test. (See KOEO/KOER SELF TEST [ZY, Z6].) • Is the same DTC present?	Yes	Replace the PCM, then go to the next step. (See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [ZY, Z6].)
9		No	Go to the next step.
10	VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE • Perform the “AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE”. (See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE [ZY, Z6].) • Are any DTCs present?	Yes	Go to the applicable DTC inspection. (See DTC TABLE [ZY, Z6].)
10		No	DTC troubleshooting completed.