P1119 Mitsubishi Engine Coolant Temperature Signal Out Of Rage

P1119 Mitsubishi Engine Coolant Temperature Signal Out Of Rage

Possible causes
– Faulty Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
– Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor harness is open or shorted
– Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor circuit poor electrical connection
Symptoms
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
P1119 Mitsubishi Description

The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor contains a semiconductor device which changes resistance based on temperature (a thermistor). The ECT sensor mounts in the left bank cylinder head near the front of the engine. The ECT sensor has a signal circuit and a ground circuit. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) applies a voltage (about 5.0 volts) on the signal circuit to the sensor. The PCM monitors changes in this voltage caused by changes in the resistance of the sensor in order to determine the engine coolant temperature.

When the engine coolant is cold, the sensor (thermistor) resistance is high, and the PCMs signal voltage is only pulled down a small amount through the sensor to ground. The PCM senses a high signal voltage (low temperature). When the engine coolant is warm, the sensor resistance is low, and the signal voltage is pulled down a greater amount.

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