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FAULT CODE 145
Engine Coolant Temperature 1 Sensor Circuit - Voltage Below Normal or Shorted to Low Source
Overview
CODE | REASON | EFFECT |
Fault Code: 145 | Engine Coolant Temperature 1 Sensor Circuit - Voltage Below | Possible white smoke. Fan will stay ON if controlled by |
PID: | Normal or Shorted to Low Source. Low signal voltage detected at | engine control module (ECM). No engine protection for |
SPN: 110 | engine coolant temperature circuit. | engine coolant temperature. |
FMI: 4 | ||
LAMP: Amber | ||
SRT: |
Engine Coolant Temperature 1 Sensor Circuit
Circuit Description
The engine coolant temperature 1 sensor is used by the 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 1 sensor is located on the thermostat housing. Use the following procedure for a detailed component location view. Refer to
Procedure 100-002 in Section E.
Shop Talk
The engine coolant temperature 1 sensor shares return wires in the engine harness with other sensors. A shorted return can cause multiple fault codes to be active. Before troubleshooting Fault Code 145, check for multiple fault codes.
Possible causes of this fault code include:
Signal shorted to ground in the harness
Signal shorted to return or ground in the sensor.
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 |
Refer to Troubleshooting Fault Code t05-145.
Last Modified: 26-Nov-2012
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