Lincoln P0119 Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Intermittent

Description

OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0119 Lincoln

Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Intermittent

What does this mean?

OBD2 Code P0119 Lincoln definition:
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.

Symptoms

Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0119 Lincoln
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

Causes

Possible causes of OBD code P0119 Lincoln
– Low engine coolant level – Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor harness is open or shorted – Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor electrical circuit poor connection – Faulty Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor – Faulty engine coolant thermostat The Error code is generally activated on detection of the following conditions: The Engine Control Module (ECM) detected an erratic signal from the ngine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor during the system monitor test

Possible Solutions

Replace Coolant, or top up Check with Live data reading from ECT sensor Replace Coolant Temp Sensor

The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Lincoln:

2013 Lincoln MKZ,2013 Lincoln MKT,2013 Lincoln MKS,2013 Lincoln MKC,2012 Lincoln MKZ,2011 Lincoln MKX,2010 Lincoln MKZ,2010 Lincoln MKT,2009 Lincoln MKS,2009 Lincoln C Concept,2008 Lincoln MKT Concept,2007 Lincoln Navigator,2007 Lincoln MKZ,2007 Lincoln MKX,2007 Lincoln MKR Concept,2006 Lincoln Zephyr,2006 Lincoln Mark LT,2006 Lincoln MKS Concept,2004 Lincoln Mark X Concept,2004 Lincoln Aviator Concept,2003 Lincoln Town Car,2003 Lincoln Aviator,2001 Lincoln MK9

 

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