DTC P1114 Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Circuit Intermittent Low Voltage. Cadillac Concours 1996

For 1990-2009 cars
Engine Controls Components
IAT/ ECT/ TP/ MAP and BBV Sensors
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ESD Notice
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### Circuit Description

The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor is a thermistor, a sensor whose resistance varies with temperature. The ECT sensor signal is on CKT 410 and sensor ground on CKT 808. As the temperature increases, sensor resistance decreases. High coolant temperature will result in low signal voltage on CKT 410. If the ECT reading is 151°C (304°F) or higher, the PCM sets DTC P1114.

### Conditions for Setting the DTC

#### Test Conditions

• | DTCs P0112, P0113, P0117 and P0118 not set.

• | IAT temperature of 110°C (230°F) or less.

OR

• | DTCs P0117, P0118, P0122 and P0123 not set.

• | Engine running and throttle angle between 5 and 35 degrees for at least 3.5 minutes.

#### Failure Condition

ECT 151°C (304°F) or more.

### Action Taken When the DTC Sets

• | The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will not illuminate.

• | No message will be displayed.

### Conditions for Clearing the DTC

• | A History DTC will clear after forty consecutive warm-up cycles with no failures of any non-emission related diagnostic test.

• | A Last Test Failed (current) DTC will clear when the diagnostic runs and does not fail.

• | Use a scan tool to clear DTCs.

• | Interrupting PCM battery voltage may or may not clear DTCs. This practice is not recommended. Refer to Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes in PCM Description and Operation.

### Diagnostic Aids

If a faulty sensor is suspected refer to Temperature vs Resistance table.

If fault is not present perform Powertrain Ground Check and also review Failure Rec. to determine conditions under which and how long ago the DTC set.

### Test Description

Number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the Diagnostic Table.

1. If DTC P0116 is also set, diagnose it first because it may help to pinpoint a faulty ECT sensor.

2. Checking for an intermittent short to ground in the ECT sensor signal circuit that may be causing a low ECT signal.

Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
1 | Was the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check performed? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to A Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check
2 | Connect the scan tool. Is DTC P0116 or P0117 also set? | -- | Go to DTCs that are set | Go to Step 3

3

1. Record the fluid life indexes, turn the key to OFF and wait 30 seconds.
2. Disconnect PCM connectors C1 and C2.
3. Examine terminal 17 of C1 and terminal 74 of C2.
4. Repair terminal contact if needed.

Was terminal contact repaired?

--

Go to Powertrain Control Module Diagnosis for Verify Repair

Go to Step 4

4

1. Disconnect ECT sensor connector.
2. Examine ECT sensor terminals.
3. Repair terminal contact if needed.

Was terminal contact repaired?

--

Go to Powertrain Control Module Diagnosis for Verify Repair

Go to Step 5

5

1. Check the ECT sensor signal circuit for possible intermittent short to ground.
2. Repair circuit if needed.

Was a circuit repair made?

--

Go to Powertrain Control Module Diagnosis for Verify Repair

Fault not present. Refer to Diagnostic Aids