Isuzu D-Max / Isuzu Rodeo (TFR/TFS). Manual - part 222

ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS

6E–129

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0117 

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Low Input

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was  the  “On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check”
performed?

—

Go to Step 2

Go to On Board 

Diagnostic 

(OBD) System 

Check

2

1. Connect the Tech 2. 

2. Review and record the failure information. 

3. Select  “F0: Read DTC Infor By Priority” in “F0:

Diagnostic Trouble Code”. 

Is the DTC P0117 stored as “Present Failure”?

—

Go to Step 3

Refer to 

Diagnostic Aids 

and Go to Step 

3

3

1. Using the Tech2, ignition “On” and engine “Off”. 

2. Select “Clear DTC Information” with the Tech2 and

clear the DTC information. 

3. Operate the vehicle and monitor the “F5: Failed

This Ignition” in “F2: DTC Information”.

Was the DTC P0117 stored in this ignition cycle?

—

Go to Step 4

Refer to 

Diagnostic Aids 

and Go to Step 

4

4

Check for poor/faulty connection at the ECT sensor or
ECM connector. If a poor/faulty connection is found,
repair as necessary. 
Was the problem found?

—

Verify repair

Go to Step 5

5

Visually check the ECT sensor. 
Was the problem found? 

—

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 6

6

Using the DVM and check the ECT sensor.

1. Ignition “Off”,  engine “Off”. 

2. Disconnect ECT sensor connector. 

3. Measure the resistance of ECT sensor. 

Does the tester indicate standard resistance as shown
in the following table? 

Standard 

resistance

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

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27

Temperature (°C)

Resistance (

Ω) (Approximately)

-20

32040

0

9788

20

3516

40

1439

60

656

80

327

100

175

120

100

ECT Sensor

1

1

2

2

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7

Using the DVM and check the ECT sensor signal
circuit.
Breaker box is available: 

1. Ignition “Off”, engine “Off”. 

2. Install the breaker box as type A. (ECM

disconnected) Ref. 6E-80.

3. Disconnect the ECT sensor connector. 

4. Check the circuit for short to sensor ground or

ground circuit. 

Was the problem found?

Breaker box is not available: 

1. Ignition “Off”, engine “Off”. 

2. Disconnect the ECT sensor connector. 

3. Check the circuit for short to sensor ground or

ground circuit. 

Was the problem found?

—

Repair faulty 

harness and 

verify repair

Go to Step 10

8

Substitute a known good ECT sensor assembly and
recheck. 
Was the problem solved?

—

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10

9

Replace the ECT sensor. 
Is the action complete?

—

Verify repair

—

10

Is the ECM programmed with the latest software
release? 
If not, download the latest software to the ECM using
the “SPS (Service Programming System)”. 
Was the problem solved?

—

Verify repair

Go to Step 11

11

Replace the ECM. 
Is the action complete? 
IMPORTANT:  The replacement ECM must be
programmed. Refer to section of the Service
Programming System (SPS) in this manual. 
Following ECM programming, the immobiliser system
(if equipped) must be linked to the ECM. Refer to
section 11 “Immobiliser System-ECM replacement” for
the ECM/Immobiliser linking procedure.

—

Verify repair

—

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

27

32

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32

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DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0118 ENGINE COOLANT 

TEMPERATURE SENSOR HIGH INPUT

Condition for setting the DTC and action taken when the DTC sets

Circuit Description

The engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor is a
thermistor mounted in the engine coolant stream. The
engine control module (ECM) applies a voltage (about 5
volts) through a pull-up resistor to the ECT signal circuit.
When the engine coolant is cold, the sensor (thermistor)
resistance is high, therefore the ECM will measure a
high signal voltage. As the engine coolant warms, the
sensor resistance becomes less, and the ECT signal
voltage measured at the ECM drops. Diagnostic Trouble
code P0118 set when the ECM detects an excessively
high signal voltage on the engine coolant temperature
sensor signal circuit.

Diagnostic Aids

Check for the following conditions:

• Poor connection at 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, short to ground, short to battery positive,
and open circuit. If the harness appears to be OK,
observe the ECT display on the Tech 2 while moving
connectors and wiring harnesses related to the ECT
sensor. A change in the ECT display will indicate the
location of the fault.

Code

Type

DTC Name

DTC Setting Condition

Fail-Safe (Back Up)

P0118

A

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 
High Input

1.  Engine run time is longer than 120 sec-

onds. 

2. ECT sensor output is below -38°C. 

The ECM uses default engine coolant 
temperature value based on intake air 
temperature and engine run time. 

µP

0.5
GRY

J1-27

+5V

µP

µP

5Volts
Reference

Knock
Sensor

0.5
YEL

0.5
WHT/
BLU

J1-7

0.5
BLU/
PNK

J1-32

0.5
BLK/
YEL

J1-15

J1-3

Engine
Coolant
Temperature(ECT)
                   Sensor

Throttle
Position Sensor

Knock Filter
Module

Engine
Control
Module
(ECM)

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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0118 

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor High Input

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was  the  “On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check”
performed?

—

Go to Step 2

Go to On Board 

Diagnostic 

(OBD) System 

Check

2

1. Connect the Tech 2. 

2. Review and record the failure information. 

3. Select  “F0: Read DTC Infor By Priority” in “F0:

Diagnostic Trouble Code”. 

Is the DTC P0118 stored as “Present Failure”?

—

Go to Step 3

Refer to 

Diagnostic Aids 

and Go to Step 

3

3

1. Using the Tech2, ignition “On” and engine “Off”. 

2. Select “Clear DTC Information” with the Tech2 and

clear the DTC information. 

3. Operate the vehicle and monitor the “F5: Failed

This Ignition” in “F2: DTC Information”.

Was the DTC P0118 stored in this ignition cycle?

—

Go to Step 4

Refer to 

Diagnostic Aids 

and Go to Step 

4

4

Check for poor/faulty connection at the ECT sensor or
ECM connector. If a poor/faulty connection is found,
repair as necessary. 
Was the problem found?

—

Verify repair

Go to Step 5

5

Visually check the ECT sensor. 
Was the problem found? 

—

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 6

6

Using the DVM and check the ECT sensor.

1.  Ignition “Off”,  engine “Off”. 

2. Disconnect ECT sensor connector. 

3. Measure the resistance of ECT sensor. 

Does the tester indicate standard resistance as shown
in the following table? 

Standard 

resistance

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 12

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27

Temperature (°C)

Resistance (

Ω) (Approximately)

-20

32040

0

9788

20

3516

40

1439

60

656

80

327

100

175

120

100

ECT Sensor

1

1

2

2