Porsche DME 7.8 — OBD II Diagnosis Manual / PAGE 232
DME 7.8 DME 7.8 0 · 0-15P0115
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DME 7.8 DME 7.8 0
0-15P0115
123 Engine temperature - signal implausible
Diagnosis conditions
• A temperature model is formed. If the measured temperature
deviates too much from the calculated temperature, a fault is
detected.
Note!
A thermostat which is constantly open can cause the fault P0115.
Possible fault cause
♦Thermostat (permanently open)
♦Open coolant shutoff valve (only Tiptronic vehicles)
♦Wiring
♦Temperature sensor faulty
♦DME control module faulty
Affected terminals
Terminal III/22 and III/17
Resistance values
0 °C 5.0 - 7.0 kΩ
20 °C 2.0 - 3.0 kΩ
60 °C 0.4 - 0.8 kΩ
Diagnosis/troubleshooting
Work instruction Display OK If not OK
1 Check thermostat ⇒ Step 2 Replace thermostat
→ End
2 Check coolant shutoff valve in Tiptronic vehicles ⇒ Step 3 Replace coolant
shutoff valve in Tip-
tronic vehicles
→ End
2462 P0115 0-15 page 1
Printed in Germany, 2000 p0115
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