DTC P1118 - Engine Coolant Temperature above Maximum Threshold

Conditions for setting dtc P1118

Engine Running
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor ≥ 302 °F
The above must be present for a period of 128 instances/cycles or greater to trigger DTC P1118

Step

Action

Value (s)

YES

NO

1

- Key ON, Engine Running

- Ensure engine is running at normal operating temperature and then run the engine above 1200 RPM for at least 30 seconds

- Within VCM Live, open the ECT sensor DTC Maximum parameter, does the ECT sensor parameter display 302 °F or greater?

≥ 302 °F

Go to Step 2

 

2

- Verify with a temperature gauge that the engine coolant is above 215 °F ± 10

- Does the temperature gauge indicate 215 °F or greater?

≥ 215 °F

Repair cooling system

Go to Step 3

3

- If the above steps did not correct the issue, see diagnostic steps for DTC P0118

 

N/A

N/A

Table 33. Engine Coolant Temperature Above Maximum Threshold Diagnostics Table