Component Operating Range
COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE CHART
| Engine coolant temperature | Varies with actual engine coolant temperature |
HINT:
- If any of DTCs P0115, P0117, P0118 or P0125 are set simultaneously with DTC P0116, the ECT sensor may have an open or a short circuit. Troubleshoot those DTCs first.
- Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data, from the time the malfunction occurred.
- CHECK OTHER DTC OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0116)
- Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch ON.
- Turn the tester ON.
- Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED II / DTC INFO / CURRENT CODES.
- Read the DTC.
Result
RESULT CHARTDisplay (DTC output) Proceed to P0116 A P0116 and other DTCs B
B: GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
A: Go to next step
- INSPECT THERMOSTAT
- Remove the thermostat (See REMOVAL ).
- Check the valve opening temperature of the thermostat.
Standard:
80 to 84°C (176 to 183°F)
HINT:
In addition to the above check, confirm that the valve is completely closed when the temperature is below the standard.
- Reinstall the thermostat (See INSTALLATION ).
NG: REPLACE THERMOSTAT
OK: REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR