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DTC Detection Logic

NOTE:

If DTC P0116 is displayed with P0117 or P0118, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC P0117, P0118. Refer to  DTC LOGIC  . 

DTC No. Trouble Diagnosis
(Trouble Diagnosis Content)
DTC Detecting Condition Possible Cause
P0116 ECT SEN/CIRC
[Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Circuit range/performance]
  • The comparison result of signals transmitted to ECM from each temperature Sensor (ECT Sensor, FTT Sensor, and EOT Sensor) shows that the voltage signal of the ECT Sensor is higher/lower than that of other temperature Sensors when the engine is started with its cold state.
  • Engine Coolant Temperature signal from Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor does not fluctuate, even when some time has passed after starting the engine with pre-warming up condition.
  • Harness or connectors

    (High or low resistance in the ECT Sensor Circuit)

  • ECT Sensor