13A-DTC P0118: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit High Input

DTC P0118: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit High Input

CIRCUIT OPERATION

5-volt voltage is applied to the engine coolant temperature sensor output terminal from the ECM terminal WTS via the resistor in the ECM. The ground terminal is grounded with ECM terminal WTSE.
The engine coolant temperature sensor is a negative temperature coefficient type of resistor. It has the characteristic that when the engine coolant temperature rises the resistance decreases.
The engine coolant temperature sensor output voltage increases when the resistance increases and decreases when the resistance decreases.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

The engine coolant temperature sensor converts the engine coolant temperature to a voltage and outputs it.
The ECM checks whether this voltage is within a specified range.

DESCRIPTIONS OF MONITOR METHODS

Engine coolant temperature sensor output voltage is out of specified range.

MONITOR EXECUTION

Continuous

MONITOR EXECUTION CONDITIONS (Other monitor and Sensor)

Other Monitor (There is no temporary DTC stored in memory for the item monitored below)

Not applicable

Sensor (The sensor below is determined to be normal)

Not applicable

DTC SET CONDITIONS

Logic Flow Chart

Check Condition

2 seconds or more have passed since the engine starting sequence was completed.

Judgment Criterion

Engine coolant temperature sensor output voltage has continued to be 4.6 volts or higher for 2 seconds.

FAIL-SAFE AND BACKUP FUNCTION

Control as if the engine coolant temperature is 80°C (176°F).
Engine output is restricted

OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE PATTERN

Refer to Diagnostic Function-OBD-II Drive Cycle-Pattern 23 .

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (The most likely causes for this code to be stored are:)

Engine coolant temperature sensor failed.
Open engine coolant temperature sensor circuit, or connector damage.
ECM failed.

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools:

MB992744: Vehicle Communication Interface-Lite (V.C.I.-Lite)
MB992745: V.C.I.-Lite Main Harness A
MB992747: V.C.I.-Lite USB Cable Short
MB992748: V.C.I.-Lite USB Cable Long
MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)

MB991824: Vehicles Communication Interface (V.C.I.)
MB991827: M.U.T.-III USB Cable
MB991910: M.U.T.-III Main Harness A (Vehicles with CAN communication system)

MB992110: Power Plant ECU Check Harness

STEP 1. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III), check data list item 6: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor.

caution

To prevent damage to scan tool (M.U.T.-III), always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool (M.U.T.-III).

(1) Connect scan tool (M.U.T.-III). Refer to HOW TO CONNECT THE SCAN TOOL (M.U.T.-III)

(2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.

(3) Set scan tool (M.U.T.-III) to the data reading mode for item 6, Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor.

The engine coolant temperature and temperature shown with the scan tool should approximately match.

(4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Is the sensor operating properly?

It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent. Refer to GROUP 00, How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions

Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Measure the sensor supply voltage at engine coolant temperature sensor harness side connector.

(1) Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector and measure at the harness side.

(2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.

(3) Measure the voltage between terminal WTS line and ground.

Voltage should be between 4.5 and 4.9 volts.

(4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Is the measured voltage between 4.5 and 4.9 volts?

Go to Step 4.

Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Measure the sensor supply voltage at ECM connector by using power plant ECU check harness special tool MB992110.

(1) Disconnect all ECM connectors. Connect the power plant ECU check harness special tool MB992110 between the separated connectors.

(2) Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector and measure at intake air temperature sensor side.

(3) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.

(4) Measure the voltage between terminal WTS line and ground.

Voltage should be between 4.5 and 4.9 volts.

(5) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Is the measured voltage between 4.5 and 4.9 volts?

Repair or replace the connector(s), or check and repair the harness of open circuit in WTS line between engine coolant temperature sensor connector and ECM connector. Then go to Step 7.

Replace the ECM (Refer to Removal and Installation

). Then go to Step 8.

STEP 4. Check the continuity at engine coolant temperature sensor harness side connector.

(1) Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector and measure at the harness side.

(2) Check for the continuity between terminal WTSE line and ground.

Continuity (2 ohms or less)

Does continuity exist?

Go to Step 6.

Go to Step 5.

STEP 5. Check of open circuit in WTSE line between engine coolant temperature sensor connector and ECM connector.

Is the harness wire in good condition?

Replace the ECM (Refer to Removal and Installation

). Then go to Step 7.

Repair the connector(s) or wiring harness. Then go to Step 8.

STEP 6. Check the engine coolant temperature sensor.

Refer to Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor

Is the engine coolant temperature sensor normal?

Go to Step 7.

Replace the engine coolant temperature sensor. Then go to Step 8.

STEP 7. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III), check data list item 6: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor.

(1) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.

(2) Set scan tool (M.U.T.-III) to the data reading mode for item 6, Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor.

The engine coolant temperature and temperature shown with the scan tool should approximately match.

(3) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Is the sensor operating properly?

It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent. Refer to GROUP 00, How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions

Replace the ECM (Refer to, Removal and Installation

). Then go to Step 8.

STEP 8. Test the OBD-II drive cycle.

(1) Carry out a test drive with the drive cycle pattern. Refer to Diagnostic Function - OBD-II Drive Cycle - Pattern 23

(2) Check the diagnostic trouble code (DTC).

Is DTC P0118 stored?

Retry the troubleshooting.

The inspection is complete.