P0115
2AZ-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM: SFI SYSTEM: P0115, P0117, P0118: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Malfunction
DTC P0115 - Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Malfunction
DTC P0117 - Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Low Input
DTC P0118 - Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit High Input
DESCRIPTION
A thermistor, whose resistance value varies according to the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT), is built into the ECT sensor.
The structure of the sensor and its connection to the ECM are the same as those of the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor.
HINT
When any of DTCs P0115, P0117 and P0118 are stored, the ECM enters fail-safe mode. During fail-safe mode, the ECT is estimated to be 80°C (176°F) by the ECM. Fail-safe mode continues until a pass condition is detected.
HINT
When any of these DTCs are stored, check the ECT by entering the following menus using the Techstream: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Coolant Temp.
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor is used to monitor the ECT. The ECT sensor has a thermistor with a resistance that varies according to the temperature of the engine coolant. When the coolant temperature is low, the resistance in the thermistor increases. When the temperature is high, the resistance drops. These variations in resistance are reflected in the output voltage from the sensor. The ECM monitors the sensor voltage and uses this value to calculate the ECT. When the sensor output voltage deviates from the normal operating range, the ECM interprets this as a fault in the ECT sensor circuit and stores a DTC.
Example:
If the sensor output voltage is more than 4.91 V for 0.5 seconds or more, the ECM determines that there is an open in the ECT sensor circuit, and stores DTC P0118. Conversely, if the voltage output is less than 0.14 V for 0.5 seconds or more, the ECM determines that there is a short in the sensor circuit, and stores DTC P0117.
If the malfunction is not repaired successfully, a DTC is stored 0.5 seconds after the engine is next started.
MONITOR STRATEGY
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
P0115:
P0117:
P0118:
COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE
CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN
1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the Techstream on.
3. Clear DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC operation).
4. Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
5. Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the Techstream on.
6. Wait 0.5 seconds or more.
7. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.
8. Read pending DTCs.
HINT
- If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
- If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.
9. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / All Readiness.
10. Input the DTC: P0115, P0117 or P0118.
11. Check the DTC judgment result.
12. If the test result is INCOMPLETE or UNKNOWN and no pending DTC is output, perform a universal trip and check for permanent DTCs Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
HINT
- If a permanent DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
- If no permanent DTC is output, the system is normal.
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT
Read freeze frame data using the Techstream. Freeze frame data records the engine condition when malfunctions are detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.
PROCEDURE
1. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE)
(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(c) Turn the Techstream on.
(d) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Coolant Temp.
(e) Read the value displayed on the Techstream.
Standard value:
Between 80°C and 100°C (167°F and 212°F) with warm engine.
Result
HINT
- If there is an open circuit, the Techstream indicates -40°C (-40°F).
- If there is a short circuit, the Techstream indicates 135°C (275°F) or higher.
B -- READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (CHECK FOR SHORT IN WIRE HARNESS)
C -- CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS Check for Intermittent Problems
A -- Continue to next step.
2. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (CHECK FOR OPEN IN WIRE HARNESS)
(a) Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
(b) Connect terminals 1 and 2 of the engine coolant temperature sensor connector on the wire harness side.
(c) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(d) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(e) Turn the Techstream on.
(f) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Coolant Temp.
(g) Read the value displayed on the Techstream.
Standard value:
135°C (275°F) or higher.
(h) Reconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
NG -- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR - ECM)
OK -- CONFIRM GOOD CONNECTION TO SENSOR. IF OK, REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR Removal
3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR - ECM)
(a) Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
(b) Disconnect the ECM connector.
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
(d) Reconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
(e) Reconnect the ECM connector.
NG -- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK -- CONFIRM GOOD CONNECTION TO ECM. IF OK, REPLACE ECM Removal
4. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (CHECK FOR SHORT IN WIRE HARNESS)
(a) Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
(b) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(c) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(d) Turn the Techstream on.
(e) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Coolant Temp.
(f) Read the value displayed on the Techstream.
Standard value:
-40°C (-40°F)
(g) Reconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
NG -- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR - ECM)
OK -- REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR Removal
5. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR - ECM)
(a) Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
(b) Disconnect the ECM connector.
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
(d) Reconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
(e) Reconnect the ECM connector.
NG -- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK -- REPLACE ECM Removal