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DTC P0118: Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor 1 Circuit High Input

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P0118 - ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR 1 CIRCUIT HIGH INPUT

Description:  Indicates the sensor signal is greater than the self-test maximum. The ECT sensor maximum is 4.6 volts or -50 °C (-58 °F). Note: On some vehicles that are not equipped with an ECT sensor, a cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor can be used and can set this DTC.
Possible Causes: 
  • Open circuit in the harness
  • Sensor signal short to voltage
  • Improper harness connection
  • Damaged sensor
Diagnostic Aids:  An ECT V PID reading greater than 4.6 volts with the key on engine off (KOEO) or during any engine operating mode indicates a hard fault.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
Vehicles with only a cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor GO to DL: Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Sensor STEP DL7. GO to DL: Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Sensor STEP DL7. GO to DL: Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Sensor STEP DL14.
Vehicles with only an engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor GO to DX: Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor STEP DX7. GO to DX: Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor STEP DX7. GO to DX: Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor STEP DX15.
Vehicles with both a CHT and an ECT sensor GO to DX: Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor STEP DX7. GO to DX: Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor STEP DX7. GO to DX: Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor STEP DX15.