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P1117 - Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Circuit Intermittent

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P1117 - ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR CIRCUIT INTERMITTENT

Description:  Indicates the ECT circuit became intermittently open or shorted while the engine was running.
Possible Causes: 
  • Damaged harness
  • Damaged sensor
  • Damaged harness connector
  • Low engine coolant
Diagnostic Aids:  Monitor the ECT on a scan tool. Look for sudden changes in the reading when the harness is wiggled or the sensor is tapped.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All   - - refer to PINPOINT TEST DX .