Inspection Procedure

HINT:

• If any of DTCs P0115, P0117, P0118 or P0125 is output 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 Techstream. Freeze frame data records the engine condition when malfunctions are detected. 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.

1. CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0116) 
   1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
   2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
   3. Turn the Techstream on.
   4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.
   5. Read the DTC.

   Result 

   RESULT REFERENCE
   
   

   Result	Proceed to
   P0116 is output	A
   P0116 and other DTCs are output	B

   B: GO TO DTC CHART  (See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART )

   A: Go to Next Step 

2. INSPECT WATER INLET SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH THERMOSTAT 
   1. Remove the water inlet sub-assembly with thermostat (See REMOVAL ).
   2. Measure the valve opening temperature of the water inlet sub-assembly with thermostat.

      Standard opening temperature: 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 water inlet sub-assembly with thermostat (See INSTALLATION ).

   NG: REPLACE WATER INLET SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH THERMOSTAT  (See REMOVAL )

   OK: REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR  (See REMOVAL )