Circuit Description
The engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor is a variable resistor that measures the temperature of the engine coolant. The engine control module (ECM) supplies 5 volts to the ECT signal circuit and a ground for the ECT low reference circuit. When the ECT is cold, the sensor resistance is high. When the ECT increases, the sensor resistance decreases. With high sensor resistance, the ECM detects a high voltage on the ECT signal circuit. With lower sensor resistance, the ECM detects a lower voltage on the ECT signal circuit. If the ECM detects an excessively low ECT signal voltage, which is a high temperature indication, DTC P1114 sets.
DTC Descriptor
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC P1114 Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Circuit Intermittent Low Voltage
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | The engine metal overtemperature protection (EMOP) is not active. |
| • | The ignition is ON. |
| • | DTC P1114 runs continuously once the above conditions are met. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The ECT Sensor parameter is more than 138°C (280°F) for more than 1.6 seconds.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The control module stores the DTC information into memory when the diagnostic runs and fails. |
| • | The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will not illuminate. |
| • | The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The control module stores this information in the Failure Records. |
| • | The driver information center, if equipped, may display a message. |
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
| • | A current DTC Last Test Failed clears when the diagnostic runs and passes. |
| • | A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other non-emission related diagnostic. |
| • | Clear the DTC with a scan tool. |
Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
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Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics Connector End View Reference: Engine Controls Connector End Views or Engine Control Module Connector End Views | ||||
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information |
2 | Are DTCs P0641 or P0651 set? | -- | Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information | Go to Step 3 |
3 |
Important: The cooling fans will be commanded ON when certain engine coolant temperature (ECT) DTCs are set. Observe the ECT Sensor parameter with a scan tool. Is the ECT Sensor parameter more than the specified value? | 138°C (280°F) | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 4 |
4 |
Did the DTC fail this ignition? | -- | Go to Step 5 | Go to Inducing Intermittent Fault Conditions in Wiring Systems and Intermittent Conditions |
5 |
Is the ECT sensor parameter less than the specified value? | -39°C (-38°F) | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 6 |
6 | Test the ECT signal circuit for an intermittent short to ground or an intermittent short to the ECT low reference circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing , Inducing Intermittent Fault Conditions , and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 8 |
7 | Test for an intermittent and for a poor connection at the ECT sensor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections , Inducing Intermittent Fault Conditions , Connector Repairs , and Repairing Connector Terminals in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 9 |
8 | Test for an intermittent and for a poor connection at the engine control module (ECM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections , Inducing Intermittent Fault Conditions , Connector Repairs , and Repairing Connector Terminals in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 10 |
9 | Replace the ECT sensor. Refer to Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 11 | -- |
10 | Replace the ECM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 11 | -- |
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Did the DTC fail this ignition? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Step 12 |
12 | Observe the Capture Info with a scan tool. Are there any DTCs that have not been diagnosed? | -- | Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information | System OK |
