Component DTC Error Code Description: Error Occurring Condition Effect On The Vehicle Probable Causes Remedial Actions

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Component DTC Error code description

Engine coolant
temperature P0117-00 Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Low
sensor

Component Location Component view

Coolant temperature sensor

located in cylinder head, near to thermostat housing

Error occurring Effect on the


Probable causes Remedial actions
condition vehicle
• Error occurs if  High fuel • Engine coolant • Check connector is connected
voltage at pin A14- consumption temperature • Check wiring harness for short
J1:09 is more than . sensor. circuit to battery / continuity.
4.92 V  The coolant • Connector. • Check the cooling system for
temperature • Wiring harness. exhaust leakage.
gauge shows • Short circuit to • Check thermostat for proper
0. battery voltage, functioning.
 Engine fan Signal wire. • Check the oil.
constantly • Open circuit, • Check that the oil cooler is free
engaged. Ground wire. from leakage.
• Check engine coolant level.
• Engine control
• Check if the cylinder head &
module (ECM).
gasket is free from damage or
cracks.
• Check that the cylinder liner is
free from damages.
Connector view

ECU “J1” connector Sensor connector

Circuit diagram
Circuit description:

From pin To pin no ECU


Wiring color code Wiring function
no (sensor) J1
1 9 0.5 L/Y Ground

2 39 0.5 BR Supply

Circuit Inspection:

Pre- From pin


Type of inspection To pin no Expected result
condition no
1 J1:9
continuity Ignition Off Beep from multimeter
2 J1:39
Sensor voltage (Power Vehicle
Ignition On 2 5-6 V
circuit) ground
Resistance Ignition off 1 2 1500-1600 ohms
General Inspection

Visual inspection (Mechanical):

 Remove the thermostat.


 Check that the thermostat is fault free.
 Place the thermostat in water
 The thermostat must be wide open after a few minutes.
 Check if the gasket is broken when inspecting the thermostat since a broken gasket can lead to
the leakage of the coolant.
 Check the dirt on the thermostat seating which can lead to thermostat not closing properly.
 Check the thermostat has a green spot.

Inspection using Fault code status check:

A) If there is a Short circuit DTC in the ECU, to identify whether the fault is in wiring harness or the
sensor, disconnect the component connector, (creating open circuit) and re-read fault code
status to see if status changes (where applicable).

o If the fault code changes i.e. open circuit DTC occurs, issue is with the internal circuit of
the component
o If the fault code does not change, issue is with the wiring harness

B) Connect a new sensor with the ECU and check whether the fault gets erased
o If the fault code gets erased, issue is with the internal circuit of the component
o If the fault code does not change, issue is with the wiring harness

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