DTC P0117 [L3]

BME010200100231

DTC P0117

ECT circuit low input

DETECTION CONDITION

• The PCM monitors ECT sensor signal at PCM terminal 1M. If the PCM detects the ECT sensor voltage below 0.2 V, the PCM determines that the ECT sensor circuit has a malfunction.
Diagnostic support note
• This is a continuous monitor (CCM).
• MIL illuminates if PCM detects the above malfunction condition during first drive cycle.
• PENDING CODE is available if PCM detects the above malfunction condition.
• FREEZE FRAME DATA is available.
• DTC is stored in the PCM memory.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• ECT sensor malfunction
• Connect or terminal malfunction
• Short to ground circuit between ECT sensor terminal A and PCM connector terminal 1M.
• ECT signal circuit and ECT ground circuits short each other.
• PCM malfunction

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1
PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
• Perform DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE.
• Is the same DTC present?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Intermittent concern exists. Go to INTERMITTENT CONCERN TROUBLESHOOTING procedure.
2
INSPECT TERMINAL BENT
• Turn the ignition switch off.
• Disconnect the ECT sensor connector.
• Inspect for bent of ECT sensor terminals A and B (part-side).
• Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Repair or replace the terminal, then go to Step 6.
No
Go to the next step.
3
CLASSIFY ECT SENSOR MALFUNCTION OR HARNESS MALFUNCTION
• Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
• Access ECT PID.
• Verify ECT value when disconnecting the ECT sensor connector.
• Does ECT value change?
Yes
Replace the ECT sensor, then go to Step 6.
No
Go to the next step.
4
INSPECT ECT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND
• Turn the ignition switch off.
• Inspect for continuity between ECT sensor terminal A (wiring harness-side) and body ground.
• Is there continuity?
Yes
Repair or replace the wiring harness for short to ground, then go to Step 6.
No
Go to the next step.
5
INSPECT IAT CIRCUIT FOR SHORT WITH EACH OTHER
• Inspect for continuity between ECT sensor terminal A and B (wiring harness-side).
• Is there continuity?
Yes
Repair or replace the wiring harness for short, then go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
6
VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P0117 COMPLETED
• Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors.
• Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the WDS or equivalent.
• Perform KOEO/KOER self-test.
• Is the same DTC present?
Yes
Replace the PCM, then go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
7
VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE
• Perform "After Repair Procedure".
• Is there any DTC present?
Yes
Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
No
Troubleshooting completed.