Inspection Procedure

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 be helpful in determining whether the vehicle was running or stopped, whether the engine was warmed up or not, whether the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, as well as other data recorded at the time of a malfunction (See FREEZE FRAME DATA ).

1. CHECK OTHER DTC OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0116) 
   1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
   2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
   3. Turn the tester on.
   4. Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED / DTC INFO / CURRENT CODES.
   5. Read the DTCs.

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE
      
      

      Display (DTC output)	Proceed to
      P0116	A
      P0116 and other DTCs	B

   B: GO TO  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE TABLE 

   A: Go to Next Step 

2. INSPECT THERMOSTAT 
   1. Remove the thermostat (See REMOVAL ).
   2. 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.

   3. Reinstall the thermostat (See INSTALLATION ).

   NG: REPLACE THERMOSTAT  (See REMOVAL )

   OK: REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR (See  REMOVAL  )