DTC P0115-15: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit Short to Battery or Open [11/2021 - ]: Description
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Refer to DTC P0115-11.
Refer to DESCRIPTION
HINT:
When DTC P0115-15 is stored, the ECM enters fail-safe mode. During fail-safe mode, the engine coolant temperature is estimated to be 80°C (176°F) by the ECM. Fail-safe mode continues until a pass condition is detected.
| DTC No. | Detection Item | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area | MIL | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P0115-15 | Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit Short to Battery or Open | The engine coolant temperature sensor output voltage is higher than 4.91 V for 0.5 seconds or more (1 trip detection logic). |
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Comes on | SAE Code: P0118 |
HINT:
When this DTC is output, check the engine coolant temperature in the Data List. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Coolant Temperature.
| DTC No. | Coolant Temperature | Malfunction |
|---|---|---|
| P0115-15 | -40°C (-40°F) |
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If the Data List values is normal it may be due to a temporary recovery from the malfunction condition. Check for intermittent problems.