Typical Malfunction Thresholds

2005 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Typical Malfunction Thresholds

P0115: 

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS (DTC P0115)

ECT sensor resistance Less than 79 Ω, or more than 156 kΩ

P0117: 

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS (DTC P0117)

ECT sensor resistance [Engine coolant temperature] Less than 79 Ω [More than 140°C (284°F)]

P0118: 

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS (DTC P0118)

ECT sensor resistance [Engine coolant temperature] More than 156 kΩ [Less than -40°C (-40°F)]
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