FAULT CODE
Flash code FI warning
lamp (MIL)
Display on diagnostic tool
Error level condition
Function check
Possible cause
Coolant temperature sensor cylinder 1 - checking the voltage
Condition
The diagnostic tool is connected and active.
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Select the model type.
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Select "ECU Diagnostic".
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Highlight the "Engine electronics EXC" control unit.
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Press "Continue".
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Select "Measurement values".
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Highlight "Mixture preparation, general".
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Press "Continue".
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Highlight the measured value "Coolant temperature sensor cylinder 1 voltage (TWAD)" and deselect the other parameters with "Select
measured value".
Coolant temperature sensor cylinder 1 voltage "TWAD"
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If the displayed value is equal to the setpoint value:
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Delete the fault code.
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Make a test ride.
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Read out the fault code.
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If the displayed value is above the setpoint value:
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Check the next possible cause:
Coolant temperature sensor - value not plausible (
Coolant temperature sensor - value not plausible
12 FI warning lamp (MIL) flashes 1x long, 2x short
P0118
"Coolant temperature sensor"
"Input signal too high"
Coolant temperature sensor cylinder 1 voltage "TWAD": ≥ 4.785 V
Time: ≥ 3 s
Coolant temperature sensor cylinder 1 - checking the voltage (
Coolant temperature sensor - value not plausible (
Coolant temperature sensor - signal line has a short circuit to plus (terminal 30) (
Coolant temperature sensor - signal line has a short circuit to ignition plus (terminal 15)
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p. 182)
Coolant temperature sensor - signal line has a short circuit to the sensor power supply (
Coolant temperature sensor - signal line is open (
Coolant temperature sensor - ground line is open (
Condition
Th e diagnostic tool is disconnected.
Coolant temperature sensor is disconnected.
Coolant temperature sensor - check the resistance
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Measure the resistance between the specified points.
Coolant temperature sensor Pin 1 – Coolant temperature sensor Pin 2
Coolant temperature sensor
Resistance at: −30 °C (−22 °F)
Resistance at: −20 °C (−4 °F)
Resistance at: −10 °C (14 °F)
Resistance at: 0 °C (32 °F)
400599-10
Resistance at: 10 °C (50 °F)
Resistance at: 20 °C (68 °F)
Resistance at: 30 °C (86 °F)
Resistance at: 40 °C (104 °F)
Resistance at: 50 °C (122 °F)
p. 181)
p. 183)
p. 183)
0.138... 4.784 V
p. 181)
22.86... 27.94 kΩ
13.50... 16.50 kΩ
8.24... 10.08 kΩ
5.17... 6.31 kΩ
3.33... 4.07 kΩ
2.21... 2.70 kΩ
1.49... 1.83 kΩ
1.04... 1.27 kΩ
730... 892 Ω
p. 181)
p. 182)
p. 183)
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