 engine check light and safe mode?, when this hapens? |
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 Oct 8, 2004 - 10:23 AM
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i heard that if engine light is on, engine goes to a safer mode. and runs with lower capacity not to damege engine. is that true?
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Oct 8, 2004 - 10:37 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 30, '04 From colorado Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
yes
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Oct 8, 2004 - 10:48 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 20, '03 From Annapolis, Md Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
is it? even for a st? cause my light has been on for um, like almost 6 months cause the ger valve.. you mean my engine could be runnign faster or somthing??
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Oct 8, 2004 - 10:48 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 30, '04 From colorado Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
DTC P0115 Engine Coolant Temp. Circuit Malfunction
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION A thermistor built into the engine coolant temp. sensor changes the resistance value according to the engine coolant temp. The structure of the sensor and connection to the ECM is the same as in the intake air temp. circuit malfunction shown on page DI–28. If the ECM detects the DTC P0115, it operates fail safe function in which the engine coolant temperature is assumed to be 80°C (176°F). here is just one example. this is out of the toyota manual |
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