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DTC P1117: Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Circuit Intermittent

P1117 - ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR CIRCUIT INTERMITTENT

Description:  Indicates the ECT circuit became intermittently open or short while the engine was running.
Possible Causes: 
  • Damaged harness
  • Damaged ECT sensor
  • Damaged harness connector
  • ECT circuit open or short
  • Low engine coolant
Diagnostic Aids:  Monitor the ECT PID 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 GO to PINPOINT TEST DX .