P0117
DTC P0117: ECT Sensor Circuit Low Voltage1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
2. Check the ECT SENSOR in the DATA LIST with the HDS.
Is about 356 °F (180 °C) or higher, or 0.08 V or less indicated?
YES - Go to step 3.
NO - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the ECT sensor and the PCM.
3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
4. Disconnect the ECT sensor 2P connector.
5. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
6. Check the ECT SENSOR in the DATA LIST with the HDS.
Is about 356 °F (180 °C) or higher, or 0.08 V or less indicated?
YES - Go to step 7.
NO - Go to step 11.
7. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
8. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.
9. Disconnect PCM connector A (73P).
10. Check for continuity between ECT sensor 2P connector terminal No.1 and body ground.
Is there continuity?
YES - Repair short in the wire between the ECT sensor and PCM (A4), then go to step 13.
NO - Go to step 17.
11. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
12. Replace the ECT sensor.
13. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
14. Reset the PCM with the HDS.
15. Do the PCM idle learn procedure.
16. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.
Are any Temporary DTCs or DTCs indicated?
YES - If DTC P0117 is indicated, check for poor connections or loose terminals at ECT sensor and the PCM, then go to step 1. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.
NO - Troubleshooting is complete.
17. Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good PCM.
18. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.
Are any Temporary DTCs or DTCs indicated?
YES - If DTC P0117 is indicated, check for poor connections or loose terminals at ECT sensor and the PCM, then step 1. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.
NO - If the PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the PCM was substituted, replace the original PCM.