P1190

2002 FORD TAURUS
140 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CARINAGUARDADO
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The problem with my car is that it has the check engine light on and I'm not sure why it has it on. What I have done is connected a scanner to it and it gave me a code that I am not sure what it meant. The code read as follows: P1190. I'm really not sure what that means and would want to know so I could find out what the problem is with my car.
Jun 11, 2010 at 11:38 PM
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RASMATAZ
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P0119 -Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit IntermittentComponent or System DescriptionIndicates the ECT circuit became intermittently open or shorted while the engine was running. Note that on some vehicles which are not equipped with an ECT sensor, the CHT can be used and can set this DTC.When the DTC is detected?Possible SymptomsPossible Causes- Damaged harness.
- Damaged sensor.
- Damaged PCM.
- Damaged harness connector.
- Low engine coolant level.

Possible Solution- Replaced coolant temperature sensor
- Repair connector or harness
NotesMonitor the ECT or CHT on a scan tool, and look for sudden changes in the reading when the harness is wiggled or the sensor is tapped.
Jun 12, 2010 at 4:39 AM
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