DTC Advanced Diagnostics: P011A
DTC P011A:Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor 1 Circuit Range/Performance Problem (Engine Type: K24W1)

General Description

Two engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensors and one intake air temperature (IAT) sensor are used by the powertrain control module (PCM). When the engine is stopped and enough time has passed, the temperature of the engine will equalize to the ambient temperature. ECT sensor 1 and IAT sensor are compared to ECT sensor 2, and if an inappropriate temperature is read, the PCM detects a malfunction in the corresponding sensor and stores a DTC.

Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type, OBD Status
Execution
Once per driving cycle
Sequence
None
Duration
10 seconds or more
DTC Type
Two drive cycles, MIL on
OBD Status
PASSED/FAILED/NOT COMPLETED (STILL TESTING)

Enable Conditions
Condition
Minimum
Maximum
Engine off time
6 hours
–
No active DTCs set (prevents monitor from running)
P0112, P0113, P0116, P0117, P0118, P0125, P2184, P2185, P2610

Malfunction Threshold
A malfunction is detected if the following conditions are present after the engine has stopped and the ignition switch has been turned to LOCK (0), or engine start/stop button has been pressed to select the OFF mode, for at least 6 hours before restarting the engine:

Temperature difference between each sensor values
Malfunction judgment
ECT1* - ECT2**
IAT*** - ECT2**
ECT sensor 1
IAT sensor
ECT sensor 2
Higher than 57 °F (32 °C)
Higher than 57 °F (32 °C)
Normal
Normal
Failure
From -43 °F (-24 °C) to
57 °F (32 °C)
Failure
Normal
Normal
Lower than -43 °F (-24 °C)
Failure
Failure
Normal
From -43 °F (-24 °C) to
57 °F (32 °C)
Higher than 57 °F (32 °C)
Normal
Failure
Normal
From -43 °F (-24 °C) to
57 °F (32 °C)
Normal
Normal
Normal
From -44 °F (-25 °C) to
-108 °F (-60 °C)
Normal
Failure
Normal
Suspended****
Lower than -108 °F
(-60 °C)
Normal
Failure
Normal
Lower than -43 °F (-24 °C)
Higher than 57 °F (32 °C)
Failure
Failure
Normal
From -43 °F (-24 °C) to
57 °F (32 °C)
Failure
Normal
Normal
Lower than -43 °F (-24 °C)
Normal
Normal
Failure
*: [ECT SENSOR 1]

**: [ECT SENSOR 2]

***: [IAT SENSOR (2)]

****: Malfunction judgment is suspended because the cooled air introduced after engine start lowers the intake air temperature; the ambient temperature condition does not stay equal.

[ ]: HDS Parameter

Possible Cause
NOTE: The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
ECT sensor 1 failure
ECT sensor 2 failure
IAT sensor failure
Engine block heater attachment (besides a genuine part)

Confirmation Procedure
Operating Condition
1.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode, and wait at least 6 hours.
2.
Start the engine, and let it idle for at least 10 seconds.
Do not use an engine block heater because the engine coolant temperature will not stay equal during engine stop.
When freeze data is stored, test the vehicle under an ambient temperature close to the intake air temperature in the freeze data.
When an ambient temperature extremely changes, malfunction judgment may not execute. Avoid extreme temperature changing condition after or before engine start. (When the vehicle is parked in the garage, open the shutter to introduce outside air; then start the engine.)
With the HDS
None.

Diagnosis Details
Conditions for setting the DTC
When a malfunction is detected during the first drive cycle, a Pending DTC is stored in the PCM memory. If the malfunction returns in the next (second) drive cycle, the MIL comes on and a Confirmed DTC and the freeze data are stored.

Conditions for clearing the DTC
The MIL is cleared if the malfunction does not return in three consecutive trips in which the diagnostic runs. The MIL, the Pending DTC, the Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data can be cleared with the scan tool Clear command or by disconnecting the battery.