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DTC P0116: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range / Performance Problem: Description

Refer to DTC P0115 (see DTC P0115 ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE CIRCUIT; DTC P0117 ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE CIRCUIT LOW INPUT; DTC P0118 ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE CIRCUIT HIGH INPUT ).

DTC DETECTION CONDITION CHART

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P0116 When either of following conditions met (2 trip detection logic):
  • When cold engine started and engine warmed up, Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor value does not change.
  • After warmed up engine stopped and then next cold engine start performed, ECT sensor value does not change.
  • Thermostat
  • Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor