DTC P0115-11: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit Short to Ground [09/2023 - ]: Procedure
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- READ VALUE USING GTS (CHECK FOR SHORT IN WIRE HARNESS)
Pre-procedure1
- Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor (for outlet side) connector.
- According to the display on the GTS, read the Data List.
*1 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (for Outlet Side) *2 ECM 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 (FOR OUTLET SIDE). Refer to REMOVAL [09/2023 - ]
Result:
B
See step 2
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR (FOR OUTLET SIDE) - ECM)
Pre-procedure1
- Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor (for outlet side) 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 C21-2 (THW) or C26-80 (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 [09/2023 - ]
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR