DTC P0115-11: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit Short to Ground [10/2022 - 08/2023]: Procedure
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- READ VALUE USING GTS (CHECK FOR SHORT IN WIRE HARNESS)
Pre-procedure1
- Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
*1 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor *2 ECM
- According to the display on the GTS, read the Data List.
Powertrain > Engine > Data List
Tester Display Coolant Temperature Result
Result Proceed to The value of Coolant Temperature is -40 °C A None of the above conditions are met B HINT:
-40°C=-40°F
Post-procedure1
- None.
Result:
A
REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR. Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - 08/2023]
Result:
B
See step 2
- Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR - ECM)
Pre-procedure1
- Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
- Disconnect the ECM connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Result B22-2 (THW) or B28-125 (THW) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher kΩ Result
Proceed to OK NG
Post-procedure1
- None.
Result:
OK
REPLACE ECM. Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - 08/2023]
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR