Engine Coolant Temperature 1 Sensor Circuit - Voltage Above Normal or Shorted to Hig...

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Fault Code: 144 (ISB/QSB Automotive and Industrial,

ISC/QSC/ISL/QSL Automotive, Industrial, and Marine)
Engine Coolant Temperature 1 Sensor Circuit - Voltage
Above Normal or Shorted to High Source

Overview
Codes Reason Effect
Engine Coolant Automotive: Possible
Temperature 1 Sensor white smoke. Fan will
Fault Code: 144
Circuit - Voltage Above stay ON if controlled by
Normal or Shorted to ECM. No engine
PID(P): P110
High Source. High signal protection for engine
SPN: 110
voltage or open circuit coolant temperature.
FMI: 3/3
Lamp: Amber detected at engine Marine: None, no engine
SRT: coolant temperature protection for circuit or
circuit. sensor failure.

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit

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Component Description
The engine coolant temperature sensor is used by the electronic control module (ECM)
to monitor the engine coolant temperature. The ECM monitors the voltage on the signal
pin and converts this to a temperature value. The engine coolant temperature value is
used by the ECM for the engine protection system, and engine emissions control.

Component Location
The engine coolant temperature sensor is located on the thermostat housing. Refer to
Procedure 100-002 (/qs3/pubsys2/xml/en/procedures/06/06-100-002-tr.html) for a
detailed component location view.

Shoptalk
Before troubleshooting Fault Code 144, check for multiple faults.

The engine coolant temperature sensor shares return wires in the engine harness with
other sensors. An open return can cause multiple fault codes to be active.

Possible causes of this fault code include:

• Open return circuit in the harness, connectors, or sensor.

• Open signal circuit or shorted to a voltage source.

Temperature (°C) Temperature (°F) Resistance (ohms)

0 32 30k to 37k
25 77 9.3k to 10.7k
50 122 3.2k to 3.8k
80 176 1.0k to 1.3k
95 203 700 to 800
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) Information (Euro 4 Certified Engines):

• The ECM illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) when the diagnostic runs
and fails.

• The ECM turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 3 consecutive
ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail. The MIL lamp and fault
code can also be cleared using the INSITE™ service tool.

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• The fault code will be cleared from memory after 40 consecutive drive cycles where
the diagnostic runs and passes.

On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) Information (Euro 4 Stage 1+ Certified Engines):

• The ECM illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) when the diagnostic runs
and fails.

• An engine torque derate will be activated after 50 hours of engine operation with
the fault code active.

• The ECM turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 1 ignition cycle that
the diagnostic runs and does not fail. The MIL lamp cannot be cleared using the
INSITE™ service tool.

• The fault code will be cleared from memory after 400 days or 9600 hours of engine
operation.

Refer to Troubleshooting Fault Code t05-144 (/qs3/pubsys2/xml/en/procedures/06/06-t05-

144b.html)

Last Modified: 08-Jul-2010

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