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P0118

P0118

Diagnosis information - Control unit DME (DFI)

Coolant temperature sensor Engine Engine: Electrical fault

Diagnostic conditions
- Ignition on

Possible fault causes
- Loose contact or corrosion on connectors or lines
- Short circuit to B+/ground/between lines or open circuit in the lines
- Coolant temperature sensor Engine Faulty

Fault setting condition(s)
- Coolant temperature Engine (measured) < -40 °C (°F) (P0117), at:
- Ignition on or Engine running
and
- Intake air temperature > -30 °C (-22 °F)
or
- Engine running > 300 Second(s)
or
- Coolant temperature Engine (measured) > +130 °C (°F) (P0118), at:
- Ignition on or Engine running