P1114

P1114 Engine Coolant Temperature Intermittent Low Voltage




Circuit Description
The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor is a thermistor mounted in the engine coolant stream. The powertrain control module (PCM)/engine control module (ECM) applies a voltage (about 5.0 volts) through a pull- up resistor to the ECT signal circuit. When the engine coolant is cold, the sensor resistance is high, and the PCM/ECM will monitor a high signal voltage. As the engine coolant warms, the sensor resistance is less, and the ECT signal voltage measured at the PCM/ECM drops. With a fully warmed up engine, the ECT signal voltage should measure about 1.5 to 2.0 volts. If the PCM/ECM detects an ECT signal that is intermittently below the range of the ECT sensor, a DTC P1114 will set.

Conditions for Setting the DTC
- Engine run time is longer than 120 seconds.
- ECT is greater than 135 °C (275 °F).

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
- The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will not illuminate.
- The PCM/ECM will store conditions which were present when the DTC set as Failure Records data only. This information will not be stored as Freeze Frame data.
- A history DTC is stored.
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
- A history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm up cycles without a fault.
- DTC(s) can be cleared by using the scan tool.

Diagnostic Aids
Check for the following conditions:
- Poor connection at the PCM/ECM. Inspect harness connectors for backed-out terminals, improper mating, broken locks, improperly formed or damaged terminals, and poor terminal-to-wire connection.
- Damaged harness. Inspect the wiring harness for damage. If the harness appears to be OK. observe the ECT display on the scan tool while moving connectors and wiring harnesses related to the ECT sensor. A change in the ECT display will indicate the location of the fault.
- Reviewing the Fail Records vehicle mileage since the diagnostic test last failed may help determine how often the condition that caused the DTC to be set occurs. This may assist in diagnosing the condition.
- Use the Temperature vs. Resistance Values table to evaluate the possibility of a skewed sensor. Refer to "Temperature vs. Resistance".

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor:

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor

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Test Description
Number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the Diagnostic Table.
1. The On-Board Diagnostic (OBD II) System Check prompts the technician to complete some basic checks and store the freeze frame and failure records data on the scan tool if applicable. This creates an electronic copy of the data taken when the malfunction occurred. The information is then stored on the scan tool for later reference.