Cruze

DTC P0117 or P0118

The engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor is a variable resistor that measures the temperature of the engine coolant. The engine control module (ECM) supplies 5 V to the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor signal circuit and an ground for the low reference circuit.

The following table illustrates the difference between temperature, resistance, and voltage:

P0117 00

P0118 00

P0117 00

The ECM detects that the ECT sensor is greater than 149°C (300°F).

P0118 00

The ECM detects that the ECT sensor is less than -38°C (-34°F).

DTCs P0117 00, and P0118 00 are Type B DTCs

Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Electrical Information Reference

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

1. If the ignition has been OFF for 8 h or greater, the intake air temperature, ambient air temperature, and the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor should be within 9°C (16°F) of each other. Ignition ON, observe the scan tool IAT Sensor, Ambient Air Temperature, and the ECT Sensor parameters. Compare those sensor parameters to each other to determine if the condition is current.
2. Engine running, observe the ECT Sensor parameter. The reading should be between -39 to +120°C (-38 to +248°F) depending on the current ambient air temperature, the engine run time, and the vehicle operating conditions.
3. Operate the vehicle within the conditions for running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the freeze frame/failure records data.

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the B34 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor.
2. Ignition OFF, test for less than 5 Ω between the low reference circuit terminal B and ground.

⇒	If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.

3. Ignition ON, verify the scan tool ECT Sensor is at -40°C (-40°F).

⇒	If warmer than the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal A for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.

Note: If the fuse in the jumper wire opens, the signal circuit is shorted to a voltage and the sensor may be damaged.

4. Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the B34 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor signal circuit terminal A and ground. Verify the scan tool ECT Sensor is greater than 149°C (300°F).

⇒	If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.

5. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the B34 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor.

Static Test

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the B34 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor.
2. Test the B34 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor by varying the sensor temperature while monitoring the sensor resistance. Compare the readings with the Temperature Versus Resistance table and verify that the resistance is within 5% of the specification.

⇒	If not within the specified range, replace the B34 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor.

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.