145 - MiTo   1.4 16v TJet   Engine coolant temperature sensor (Electrical test) - Circuit short to battery or open   P0115-15   


 

 

 

 

Test results

 

1

 

COMPONENT CONCERNED

 

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS CHECK

 

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

 

FAULT DETECTED

 

OPERATION

 

 

Connections on water temperature sensor and Powertrain Control Module

 

Check for loose electrical connections at the water temperature sensor and at the Powertrain Control Module.

 

Go to Step 2

 

Presence of loose electrical connections.

 

Restore the correct connections.

 

2

 

COMPONENT CONCERNED

 

WIRING CONTINUITY CHECK BETWEEN WATER TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE

 

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

 

FAULT DETECTED

 

OPERATION

 

 

Wiring between water temperature sensor and Powertrain Control Module

 

Check for continuity breaks on the wiring between the water temperature sensor and pin 19 of the Powertrain Control Module

 

Go to Step 3

 

Breaks in the wiring continuity.

 

Restore the correct continuity for the wiring.

 

3

 

COMPONENT CONCERNED

 

WIRING INSULATION CHECK BETWEEN WATER TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE

 

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

 

FAULT DETECTED

 

OPERATION

 

 

Wiring between water temperature sensor and Powertrain Control Module

 

Check for a short circuit to the battery on the wiring between the water temperature sensor and pin 19 of the Powertrain Control Module

 

Go to Step 4

 

Presence of short circuits to battery on the wiring.

 

Restore the correct wiring insulation to battery.

 

4

 

COMPONENT CONCERNED

 

EARTH CONNECTION CHECK

 

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

 

FAULT DETECTED

 

OPERATION

 

 

Water temperature sensor wiring

 

Check the condition of the earth connections.

 

Go to Step 5

 

Breaks in the wiring continuity.

 

Restore the correct earth connections.

 

5

 

COMPONENT CONCERNED

 

WATER TEMPERATURE SENSOR OPERATION CHECK

 

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

 

FAULT DETECTED

 

OPERATION

 

 

Water temperature sensor

 

Check that the water temperature sensor is working properly

 See Test 1056BC Engine coolant temperature sensor operation check

 

End of diagnosis

 

Water temperature sensor not working properly

 

Replace the water temperature sensor

 Op. 1056B50 ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR - R + R