OBD-II code · generic
P0118
Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit High
- System
- P0 — Powertrain (generic)
- Severity
- Moderate (3/5)
- Can I keep driving?
- Drive with caution
What does P0118 mean?
P0118 is defined as “Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit High”.
Drive gently and only as far as you need to; have it checked as soon as possible.
Manufacturer-specific meanings
The same code can mean something different on some makes.
- Kia: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit High Input
- Nissan: Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor – voltage high
Related codes
- P0117Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Low
- P0119Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Intermittent
- P0116Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range/Performance
- P011AEngine Coolant Temperature Sensor 1/2 Correlation
- P0115Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit
- P011EEngine Coolant Temperature 1 / Ambient Air Temperature Correlation
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