DTC DETECTION LOGIC
An excessively low voltage from the sensor is sent to ECM.
An excessively high voltage from the sensor is sent to ECM.
| DTC |
CONSULT screen terms (Trouble diagnosis content) |
DTC detection condition | |
| P0117 |
ECT SEN/CIRC (Engine coolant temperature sensor 1 circuit low) |
Diagnosis condition | Ignition switch ON |
| Signal (terminal) | Voltage signal transmitted from engine coolant temperature sensor to ECM | ||
| Threshold | An excessively low voltage from the sensor is sent to ECM | ||
| Diagnosis delay time | — | ||
| P0118 |
ECT SEN/CIRC (Engine coolant temperature sensor 1 circuit high) |
Diagnosis condition | Ignition switch ON |
| Signal (terminal) | Voltage signal transmitted from engine coolant temperature sensor to ECM | ||
| Threshold | An excessively high voltage from the sensor is sent to ECM | ||
| Diagnosis delay time | — | ||
POSSIBLE CAUSE
P0117
Harness or connectors (The sensor circuit is open or shorted.)
Engine coolant temperature sensor
P0118
Harness or connectors (The sensor circuit is open or shorted.)
Engine coolant temperature sensor
FAIL-SAFE
| Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fail safe mode | Nissan Murano Vehicle behavior | ||
| Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit |
Engine coolant temperature will be determined by ECM based on the following condition. CONSULT displays the engine coolant temperature decided by ECM. |
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| Condition |
Engine coolant temperature decided (CONSULT display) |
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| Just as ignition switch is turned ON or START | 40°C (104°F) | ||
| Approx 4 minutes or more after engine starting | 80°C (176°F) | ||
| Except as shown above |
40 - 80°C (104 - 176°F) (Depends on the time) |
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| When the fail-safe system for engine coolant temperature sensor is activated, the cooling fan operates while engine is running. | |||
PRECONDITIONING
If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always perform the following before conducting the next test.
Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
Turn ignition switch ON.
Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
>>
GO TO 2.
PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
Turn ignition switch ON and wait at least 5 seconds.
Check DTC.
Is DTC detected?
YES>>Proceed to Diagnosis Procedure.
NO>>To check malfunction symptom before repair: Refer to Intermittent Incident.
NO>>Confirmation after repair: INSPECTION END
CHECK ECT SENSOR POWER SUPPLY
Disconnect engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor harness connector.
Turn ignition switch ON.
Check the voltage between ECT sensor harness connector and ground.
| ECT sensor | Ground | Voltage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connector | Terminal | ||
| F11 | 1 | Ground | Approx. 5 V |
Is the inspection result normal?
YES>>GO TO 2.
NO>>Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
CHECK ECT SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT
Turn ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect ECM harness connector.
Check the continuity between ECT sensor harness connector and ECM harness connector.
| ECT sensor | ECM | Continuity | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connector | Terminal | Connector | Terminal | |
| F11 | 2 | F78 | 35 | Existed |
Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES>>GO TO 3.
NO>>Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Check engine coolant temperature sensor. Refer to Component Inspection.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES>>INSPECTION END
NO>>Replace engine coolant temperature sensor. Refer to Exploded View.
CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Turn ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect engine coolant temperature sensor harness connector.
Remove engine coolant temperature sensor. Refer to Exploded View.
Check resistance between engine coolant temperature sensor terminals as per the following.

| ECT sensor | Condition | Resistance (kΩ) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| + | − | |||
| Terminal | ||||
| 1 | 2 | Temperature [°C (°F)] | 20 (68) | 2.37 - 2.63 |
| 50 (122) | 0.68 - 1.00 | |||
| 90 (194) | 0.236 - 0.260 | |||
Is the inspection result normal?
YES>>INSPECTION END
NO>>Replace engine coolant temperature sensor. Refer to Exploded View.
P0116 Ect Sensor
P0122 Tp SensorUnfastening the seat belts

To unfasten the seat belt, press the button
on the buckle
. The seat belt
automatically
retracts.