Conditions for Clearing the DTC
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- A current DTC Last Test Failed clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
- A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other non-emission related diagnostic.
- Clear the DTC with a scan tool.
DTC P1115
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics Connector End View Reference: Engine Controls Connector End Views or Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Connector End Views |
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| 1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-Engine Controls? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls |
| 2 | Observe the DTC information with a scan tool. Is DTC P0118 set? |
Go to DTC P0118 | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Observe the Engine Coolant Temperature sensor parameter with a scan tool while moving the ECT sensor connector and the Powertrain Control Module connector. Refer to Inducing Intermittent Fault Conditions
in Wiring Systems. Does the scan tool indicate an abrupt change in value? |
Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Observe the ECT parameter with a scan tool while moving the wiring harness at the ECT sensor and the PCM. Refer to Inducing Intermittent Fault Conditions
in Wiring Systems. Does the scan tool indicate an abrupt change in value? |
Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 7 |
| 5 | Repair the connector/terminal as necessary. Refer to Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 7 | - |
| 6 | Repair the harness/wiring as necessary. Refer to Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 7 | - |
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Go to Step 2 | Go to Step 8 |
| 8 | Observe the Capture Info with a scan tool. Does the scan tool display any DTCs that have not been diagnosed? |
Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List | System OK |