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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 MALFUNCTION; DTC P0117 ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE CIRCUIT LOW INPUT; DTC P0118 ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE CIRCUIT HIGH INPUT ).

RESULT REFERENCE

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
  • ECT sensor