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DTC P1117 - Engine Coolant Temperature Below Minimum Threshold🔗

Conditions for Setting DTC P1117🔗

  • Engine Running
  • Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor ≤ -40 °F
  • The above must be present for a period of 128 instances/cycles or greater to trigger DTC P1117
Step Action Value(s) YES NO
1 - Key ON, Engine Running
- Ensure engine is running at normal operating temperature and then run the engine above 1200 RPM for at least 30 seconds
- Within VCM Live, open the ECT sensor DTC Minimum parameter, does the ECT sensor parameter display -40 °F or less?
Go to Step 2
2 - Verify with a temperature gauge that the engine coolant is below 205 °F ± 10
- Does the temperature gauge indicate 205 °F or less?
Repair cooling system Go to Step 3
3 - If the above steps did not correct the issue, see diagnostic steps for DTC P0117 N/A N/A