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 ...
A car that struggles to start (especially in cold conditions or after sitting) often points to issues beyond the usual ...
Many engine designs have the coolant temperature sensor screw into the thermostat housing. In the case of this model Captiva, however, the sensor screws into the inlet manifold next to (but not part ...
I bought a new Mercedes- Benz A180 in 2014 and had no problems for 12 months until the first service when a message appeared, "Add coolant, if on a slope". On a longer drive the temperature gauge ...