DTC P0115-15: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit Short to Battery or Open [08/2020 - ]: 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	Memory	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).	Open or short in engine coolant temperature sensor circuit Engine coolant temperature sensor ECM	Comes on	DTC stored	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)	Short to +B in THW circuit Open in THW circuit Open in ETHW circuit

If the Data List values is normal it may be due to a temporary recovery from the malfunction condition. Check for intermittent problems.