P0117 2005 Nissan Altima Sedan - Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Low

Possible causes

- Low engine coolant level
- Faulty Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor
- Faulty engine coolant thermostat
- Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor harness is open or shorted
- Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor circuit poor electrical connection

When is the code detected?

An excessively low voltage from the sensor is sent to ECM.

Possible symptoms

- Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

P0117 2005 Nissan Altima Sedan Description

The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor is used to detect the engine coolant temperature. The sensor modifies a voltage signal from the Engine Control Module (ECM). The modified signal returns to the ECM as the engine coolant temperature input. The sensor uses a thermistor which is sensitive to the change in temperature. The electrical resistance of the thermistor decreases as temperature increases.

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