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DTC P0117 - Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Low🔗

Conditions for Setting DTC P0117🔗

  • Engine Running
  • Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor ≤ 0.1 volts
  • The above must be present for a period of 128 instances/cycles or greater to trigger DTC P0117

Diagnostic Steps🔗

Step Action Value(s) YES NO
1 Key ON. Within VCM Live, open the ECT sensor DTC parameter, does the ECT sensor parameter display a voltage of 0.1 volts or less? ≤ 0.1 volts Go to Step 2 Intermittent Issue - Refer to Intermittent Diagnostics
2 Key OFF. Disconnect the ECT sensor connector. Key ON. Does VCM Live ECT parameter display 4.9 volts or greater? Go to Step 3 Go to Step 4
3 Replace the ECT sensor. Is the replacement complete? Go to Step 7 N/A
4 Key OFF. Disconnect the ECU wire harness connector "D". Check for continuity between ECT sensor connector signal cavity "B" and ECU signal connector "D" pin 11. Do you have continuity between them? Repair the circuit as necessary, locate any wires that need to be repaired or replaced Go to Step 5
5 Check for continuity between ECT sensor connector cavity "A" & ECU connector "D" SP3. Do you have continuity between them? Repair the circuit as necessary, locate any wires that need to be repaired or replaced Go to Step 6
6 Replace ECU. Is the replacement complete? Go to Step 7 N/A
7 Clear any DTC from the ECU. Turn the ignition off and wait 30 seconds. Start the engine and operate the engine to full operating temperature. Observe the Check Engine Light on the Menu bar in VCM Live. After operating the engine within the test parameters, check for any stored codes. Does the engine operate without any stored DTCs? System is now operational and ready to be tuned Contact HP Tuners Support