What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P1115 Pontiac?
NOTE: The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
Faulty Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor
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 thermostat
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How to Fix the DTC P1115 Pontiac?
Check the 'Possible Causes' listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector pins.
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What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?
Labor: 1.0
The cost to diagnose the P1115 Pontiac code is 1.0 hour of labor. The diagnosis time and labor rates at auto repair shops vary depending on the location, make and model of the vehicle, and even the engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.
What are Code Possible Symptoms?
Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
What Does the P1115 Pontiac Code Mean?
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 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. This causes the PCM to sense a low signal voltage (high temperature).
P1115 Pontiac Code - Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent High Voltage