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P1117 - Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Circuit Intermittent - DTC Chart

P1117 - ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR CIRCUIT INTERMITTENT - DTC CHART

Description:  This DTC sets when the ECT circuit is intermittently open or short while the engine is running.
Possible Causes: 
  • Damaged ECT harness or connector
  • Damaged ECT sensor
  • ECT circuit open
  • ECT circuit short to ground
  • Low engine coolant
Diagnostic Aids:  Monitor the ECT PID on a scan tool. Look for sudden changes in the reading when the harness is wiggled or the sensor is tapped.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
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