P0117 Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Low Input: DTC Detecting Condition

2009 Hyundai Tucson Limited, 2.0 BSECTION DTC Detecting Condition
Item Detecting Condition Possible Cause
DTC Strategy
  • Voltage range check
  • Short to ground in signal harness
  • Contact resistance in connections.
  • Faulty ECT sensor
Enable Conditions
  • 6 < Battery voltage < 16V
  • Time after start in case of short circuit to B+ or open circuit [if Intake air temperature < -30Β°C(-22Β°F)] : 110 sec
Threshold Value
  • Measured coolant temperature > 138Β°C (280Β°F).
Diagnostic Time
  • 5 sec.
Fall Safe
  • The limp-home value of ECTS depends on intake air temperature.
Mil On Condition
  • 2 Driving Cycles
RENDER: 1.0x

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