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ECT Sensor (Engine Coolant Temperature)

DTC SPN FMI Condition

1114 110 4 ECT signal out-of-range LOW

1115 110 3 ECT signal out-of-range HIGH

Functional diagram for the ECT sensor

The functional diagram for the ECT sensor includes the following:

Coolant Control Valve (CCV)

Coolant Flow Valve (CFV)
Coolant Mixer Valve (CMV)
Engine Control Module (ECM)
ECT sensor
Engine lamp (red)
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) control valve
Fuel Injector (INJ)

Function

The ECT sensor provides a feedback signal to the ECM indicating engine coolant temperature. During engine operation, the ECM monitors the ECT
signal to control the following features:

Instrument panel temperature gauge

Engine Warning and Protection System (EWPS)
Cold Ambient Protection (CAP)
Idle Shutdown Timer (IST)
Cold idle advance
Coolant compensation

The Engine Warning Protection System (EWPS) is an optional feature that can be enabled or disabled. When the EWPS is enabled, the operator is
warned of an overheat condition and, if programmed, shuts down the engine.

Sensor Location

The ECT sensor is installed in the underside of the EGR coolant elbow at the back of the engine.

Tools

Electronic Service Tool (EST) with MasterDiagnostics Software

IC4 USB Interface Cable
Digital Multimeter (DMM) (Fluke 88V)

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3-Banana Plug Harness

500 Ohm Resistor Harness
180-Pin Breakout Box
E1-Engine Harness
E2-Engine, D-Injector, C-Chassis Harness
4-Pin Round Black Breakout Harness
Terminal Test Adapter Kit

ECT Sensor Connector End Diagnostics

DTC Condition Possible Causes

1114 ECT signal out-of-range LOW ECT signal circuit short to GND
Failed sensor

1115 ECT signal out-of-range HIGH ECT signal OPEN or short to PWR
ECT GND circuit OPEN
Failed sensor

ECT sensor circuit diagram

1. Using EST, open the D_ContinuousMonitor.ssn.

2. Monitor sensor voltage. Verify an active Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for the sensor.

If DTC is inactive, monitor the Parameter Identifier (PID) while wiggling the connector and all wires at suspected location. If the circuit is
interrupted, the PID spikes and the DTC goes active.
If DTC is active, proceed to the next step.

3. Disconnect engine harness from sensor. Inspect connectors for damaged pins, corrosion, or loose pins using the Pin Grip Inspection . Repair if
necessary.

4. Connect breakout harness to engine harness. Leave sensor disconnected.

Sensor Circuit Check

Connect breakout harness. Leave sensor disconnected. Turn the ignition switch to ON. Use EST to monitor PIDs and
DMM to measure voltage.

Test Point Spec Comment

EST-Monitor ECTv 5V If < 4.5 V, check ECT signal circuit for short to GND. Do Connector
Resistance Checks to GND .

EST-Monitor ECTv 0V If > 0.25 V, check ECT signal circuit for OPEN. Do Harness
Resistance Check .
Short breakout harness across pin
1 and GND

EST-Monitor ECTv 0V If > 0.25 V, check ECT GND circuit for OPEN. Do Harness
Resistance Check .
Short breakout harness across
pins 1 and 3

EST-Monitor ECTv < 1.0 If > 1.0 V, check ECT signal circuit for short to PWR.
V
Short 500 resistor across pins 1
and 3

If checks are within specification, connect sensor and clear DTCs. If active code remains, replace ECT sensor.

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ECT Sensor Pin-Point Diagnostics

ECT sensor circuit diagram

Connector Voltage Check

Connect breakout harness. Leave sensor disconnected. Turn ignition switch to ON. Use DMM to measure voltage.

Test Point Spec Comment

1 to GND 4.5 V to 5 V If < 4.5 V, check for short to GND. Do Connector Resistance Checks to GND .

3 to GND 0V If > 0.25 V, check for short to PWR. Do Harness Resistance Check .

Connector Resistance Checks to GND

Turn ignition switch to OFF. Connect breakout harness. Leave sensor disconnected. Use DMM to measure resistance.

Test Point Spec Comment

1 to GND > 1 k If < 1 k, check for short to GND.

3 to GND <5 If > 5 , check for OPEN circuit. Do Harness Resistance Check .

Harness Resistance Check

Turn ignition switch to OFF. Connect breakout box and sensor breakout harness. Leave ECM and sensor
disconnected. Use DMM to measure resistance.

Test Point Spec Comment

1 to E1-77 <5 If > 5 , check ECT signal for OPEN.

3 to E1-58 <5 If > 5 , check ECT GND signal for OPEN.

ECT Circuit Operation

The ECT sensor is a thermistor sensor that is supplied with a 5 V reference voltage at Pin 1 from ECM Pin E1-77. The sensor is grounded at Pin 3
from ECM Pin E1-58. As the coolant temperature increases, the resistance of the thermistor decreases, causing the signal voltage to decrease.

Fault Detection / Management

The ECM continuously monitors the control system. If the sensor signal is higher or lower than expected, the ECM disregards the sensor signal
and uses a calibrated default value. The ECM sets a DTC, illuminates the amber engine lamp, and runs the engine in a default range.

When this occurs, the EWPS, CAP, IST, cold idle advance, and coolant temperature compensation features are disabled.

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