× Auto Repair Pros Member Benefits TechHelp Knowledge Base Forums Resources My iATN Marketplace Chat Pricing About Us Join Industry Sponsors Video Members Only Repair Shops Auto Pro Careers Auto Pro Reviews
Join Now
International Automotive Technicians Network

P0118 Diagnostic Trouble Code Discussion for January 2019

ECT Sensor Circuit High Voltage


Note: This is a professional automotive technician's resource.
Vehicle Owners: If you are seeking an automotive repair professional to service your vehicle, visit the iATN Repair Shop Finder.

Trouble Ticket Help Requests for DTC P0118
Help Request Posted
2006 Mitsubishi Fuso FE180 FE85D 4.9L No Start, Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: JL6CCH1S26
P0118: coolant temp sensor high. ... option choices. Engine model is 4M50-3AT8. Customer just purchased truck- it is enroute to Guatemala next week. It will not start most of the time unless you spray starting fluid or penetrating oil in intake. Once it starts it will keep running....
January 09, 2019
2002 Volkswagen EuroVan GLS 2.8L Poor Idle Quality, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WV2MB47092
P0118: Coolant temp sensor done. Intermittently, if van sits several days (won't happen overnight), on start up, engine will die immediately, or will stay running but run very rough and misfire. It appears the intake cam is fully advanced at 51 degrees. We have found that if we do an outp...
January 25, 2019