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P0118 engine code explained: Causes, symptoms, and fixes for coolant temperature sensor issues

The P0118 code means that the engine control module (ECM) has detected a voltage signal that’s too high from the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor (below). In practical terms, the ECM believes ...
GM Authority

Your GM Vehicle’s 2.0L LSY Engine May Be Overheating Because Of This Part

A faulty Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor may lead the turbocharged 2.0L I4 LSY gasoline engine in certain GM vehicles to run hot or even overheat. To be clear, these vehicles are not under an ...

What is a MAP sensor and how can you tell if it's bad?

The MAP sensor is an important part of a car's operating system. But lots of things can make it go bad. Here's how you'll ...
Daily Monitor

My VW has a slow start when the engine is cold

Hello Paul, my VW Golf with a 1.8 litre petrol engine has a poor starting and idling when the engine is cold. The engine fans also seem to delay coming on so the car leaks coolant in traffic jams on ...