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2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard

DTC P0118: Notes

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Notes
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DTC P0118 DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSES

DTC P0118 ECT circuit high input
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • The PCM monitors ECT sensor signal. If the PCM detected ECT sensor voltage above 4.58 V  , the PCM determines that the ECT sensor circuit has malfunction.

Diagnostic support note 
  • This is a continuous monitor (Engine cooling system).
  • MIL illuminates if PCM detects the above malfunction condition during first drive cycle.
  • PENDING CODE is available if PCM detects the above malfunction condition.
  • FREEZE FRAME DATA is available.
  • DTC is stored in the PCM memory.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • ECT sensor malfunction
  • Open circuit between ECT sensor terminal A and PCM terminal 2AH
  • Short to power supply between ECT sensor terminal A and PCM terminal 2AH
  • Open circuit between ECT sensor terminal B and PCM terminal 2AY
  • Poor connection of ECT sensor or PCM connectors
  • PCM malfunction
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