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PowertrainP1118

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Coolant temperature sensor circuit voltage high intermittently

22 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

Safety: This code relates to engine cooling or temperature. Overheating can damage the engine.

1What it means in plain English

The engine or powertrain control system has stored a fault that does not have specific guidance in this database yet.

2Common causes

  1. Sensor or actuator fault
  2. Wiring or connector fault
  3. Vacuum or intake leak
  4. Fuel or ignition problem
  5. Control module fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Watch the temperature gauge. Stop safely and let the engine cool if the gauge climbs, steam appears, or a red warning light comes on.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 22

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP1118No description available Powertrain
BYDP1118NO. 281 battery voltage sampling wire loop fault BrandPowertrain
CheryP1118Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor Heating: B1 S2: Open Circuit BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1118Manf Air Temp Sens Low Input BrandPowertrain
DFFSP1118Coolant temperature sensor circuit voltage high intermittently BrandPowertrain
DFXKP1118Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor Heating: B1 S2: Open Circuit BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1118Ilmanpaine BrandPowertrain
GeelyP1118Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor Heating: B1 S2: Open Circuit BrandPowertrain
GMP1118Manf Air Temp Sens Low Input BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP1118No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP1118No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP1118Manifold air temperature - circuit low BrandPowertrain
MahindraP1118No description available Powertrain
MitsubishiP1118Difference VOLT.SNS. circuit high BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP1118No description available Powertrain
PorscheP1118No description available Powertrain
ProtonP1118Difference VOLT.SNS. circuit high BrandPowertrain
SaabP1118Manf Air Temp Sens Low Input BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP1118ECT No.2 circuit high input BrandPowertrain
TataP1118Atmospheris Pressure Value Too High BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP1118Coolant temperature sensor circuit voltage high intermittently BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP1118B1 S2: open circuit; Defective BrandPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 5

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P1118 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP111800On-Board Charger (OBC): coolant temperature high BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP111801Lower DC-DC Converter (LDC) operating range error BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP111882No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111884No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111885No description available Powertrain

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