READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE)
READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (CHECK FOR OPEN IN WIRE HARNESS)
CHECK WIRE HARNESS (ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR - ECM)
READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (CHECK FOR SHORT IN WIRE HARNESS)
CHECK WIRE HARNESS (ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR - ECM)
DTC P0115 Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit |
DTC P0117 Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Low Input |
DTC P0118 Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit High Input |
DESCRIPTION
A thermistor is built into the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor and it changes its resistance value according to the engine coolant temperature.The structure of the sensor and connection to the ECM is the same as the intake air temperature sensor.
- УКАЗАНИЕ:
- If the ECM detects the DTC P0115, P0117, or P0118, it operates the fail-safe function in which the ECT is assumed to be 80°C (176°F).
DTC No. | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
P0115 | Open or short in ECT sensor circuit for 0.5 seconds (1 trip detection logic) |
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P0117 | Short in ECT sensor circuit for 0.5 seconds (sensor resistance value less than 79 Ω) (1 trip detection logic) |
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P0118 | Open in ECT sensor circuit for 0.5 seconds (sensor resistance value more than 156 kΩ) (1 trip detection logic) |
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- УКАЗАНИЕ:
- When DTC P0115, P0117, and/or P0118 is detected, check the engine coolant temperature by entering the following menus on the intelligent tester: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Coolant Temp.
Temperature Displayed | Malfunction |
-40°C (-40°F) | Open circuit |
140°C (284°F) or more | Short circuit |
WIRING DIAGRAM

INSPECTION PROCEDURE
- ПРИМЕЧАНИЕ:
- After replacing the ECM, the new ECM needs registration (see page RAV4_ACA30 RM000000TJ4007X.html) and initialization (see page RAV4_ACA30 RM000000TIN007X.html).
- УКАЗАНИЕ:
- If DTCs relating to different systems are output, and they share terminal E2 as their ground, check this ground circuit first.
1.READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE) |
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch on (IG) and turn the tester ON.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Coolant Temp.
Read the value.
- Standard value:
- Between 75 and 95°C (167 and 203°F) with warm engine.
- Result:
Temperature Displayed Proceed to -40°C (-40°F) A 140°C (284°F) or more B Between 75 and 95°C (167 and 203°F) C
- УКАЗАНИЕ:
- If there is an open circuit, the tester indicates -40°C (-40°F).
- If there is a short circuit, the tester indicates 140°C (284°F) or more.
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2.READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (CHECK FOR OPEN IN WIRE HARNESS) |
Disconnect the B4 ECT sensor connector.
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Connect terminals 1 and 2 of the ECT sensor wire harness side connector.
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch on (IG) and turn the tester ON.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Coolant Temp.
Read the value.
- Standard value:
- 140°C (284°F) or higher.
Reconnect the ECT sensor connector.
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3.CHECK WIRE HARNESS (ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR - ECM) |
Disconnect the B4 ECT sensor connector.
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Disconnect the B32 ECM connector.
Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.
- Standard resistance:
Tester Connection Specified Condition B4-2 - B32-111 (THW) Below 1 Ω B4-1 - B32-88 (ETHW) Below 1 Ω
Reconnect the ECT sensor connector.
Reconnect the ECM connector.
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4.READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (CHECK FOR SHORT IN WIRE HARNESS) |
Disconnect the B4 ECT sensor connector.
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Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch on (IG) and turn the tester ON.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Coolant Temp.
Read the value.
- Standard value:
- -40°C (-40°F) or more.
Reconnect the ECT sensor connector.
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5.CHECK WIRE HARNESS (ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR - ECM) |
Disconnect the B4 ECT sensor connector.
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Disconnect the B32 ECM connector.
Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.
- Standard resistance:
Tester Connection Specified Condition B4-2 or B32-111 (THW) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
Reconnect the ECT sensor connector.
Reconnect the ECM connector.
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