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DTC P0115 Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit DTC P0117 Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Low Input DTC P0118 Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit High Input

This document provides diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) and troubleshooting steps for issues with the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor circuit in a 2004 Toyota Corolla. It describes three DTCs - P0115, P0117, and P0118 - which indicate problems such as open or short circuits with the ECT sensor. The document gives the DTC detection conditions and potential trouble areas and provides hints on using scan tool data and expected temperature readings to help diagnose ECT sensor malfunctions.

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DTC P0115 Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit DTC P0117 Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Low Input DTC P0118 Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit High Input

This document provides diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) and troubleshooting steps for issues with the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor circuit in a 2004 Toyota Corolla. It describes three DTCs - P0115, P0117, and P0118 - which indicate problems such as open or short circuits with the ECT sensor. The document gives the DTC detection conditions and potential trouble areas and provides hints on using scan tool data and expected temperature readings to help diagnose ECT sensor malfunctions.

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DIAGNOSTICS – SFI SYSTEM (April, 2003) 059VD–07

DTC P0115 ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE CIRCUIT

DTC P0117 ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE CIRCUIT


LOW INPUT

DTC P0118 ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE CIRCUIT


HIGH INPUT

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
A thermistor is built in the engine coolant temperature sensor and changes the resistance value according
to the engine coolant temperature.
The structure of the sensor and connection to the ECM is the same as those of the intake air temperature
sensor.
HINT:
If the ECM detects the DTC P0115, P0117 or P0118, it operates the fail–safe function in which the engine
coolant temperature is assumed to be 80 C (176 F).
DTC No. Proceed to DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
Open or short in engine cool-
P0115 Step 1 ant temperature sensor circuit
for 0.5 seconds
Short in engine coolant tem-  Open or short in engine coolant temperature sensor circuit
P0117 Step 4 perature sensor circuit for 0.5  Engine coolant temperature sensor
seconds  ECM
Open in engine coolant tem-
P0118 Step 2 perature sensor circuit for 0.5
seconds
HINT:
After confirming DTC P0115, P0117 or P0118, confirm the engine coolant temperature in the ”DIAGNOSIS/
ENHANCED OBD II/DATA LIST/ALL” using the hand–held tester or the OBD II scan tool.
Temperature Displayed Malfunction
–40°C (–40°F) Open circuit
140°C (284°F) or more Short circuit

MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor is used to monitor the engine coolant temperature. The ECT
sensor has a thermistor that varies its resistance depending on the temperature of the engine coolant. When
the coolant temperature is low, the resistance in the thermistor increases. When the temperature is high, the
resistance drops. The variations in resistance are reflected in the voltage output from the sensor. The ECM
monitors the sensor voltage and uses this value to calculate the engine coolant temperature. When the sen-
sor output voltage deviates from the normal operating range, the ECM interprets this as a fault in the ECT
sensor and sets a DTC.
Example:
When the ECM calculates that the ECT is –40C (–40F), or more than 140C (284F), and if either the
condition continues for 0.5 sec or more, the ECM will set a DTC.

2004 COROLLA (RM1037U)

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