DTC P0116: ECT Sensor 1 Circuit Range/ Performance Problem
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- Check ECT SENSOR 1 in the DATA LIST with the HDS.
Is about 176°F (80°C) or higher, or 0.78 V or less indicated?
YES -Go to step 6.
NO -Go to step 3.
- Note the value of ECT SENSOR 1 in the DATA LIST with the HDS.
- Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 RPM without load (in neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
- Check ECT SENSOR 1 in the DATA LIST with the HDS.
Does ECT SENSOR 1 change 18°F (10°C) or more?
YES -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at ECT sensor 1 and the ECM.
NO -Go to step 11.
- Note the value of ECT SENSOR 1 in the DATA LIST with the HDS.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Open the engine hood, and let the engine cool for 3 hours.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- Check ECT SENSOR 1 in the DATA LIST with the HDS.
Does ECT SENSOR 1 change 18°F (10°C) or more from the value you noted in step 6?
YES -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at ECT sensor 1 and the ECM.
NO -Go to step 11.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Replace ECT sensor 1 (see ECT SENSOR 1 REPLACEMENT ).
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- Reset the ECM with the HDS.
- Do the ECM idle learn procedure (see ECM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).
- Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC P0116 indicated?
YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals at ECT sensor 1 and the ECM, then go to step 1.
NO -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.