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

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

    B → See step   3 

    A: Go to next step 

  2. INSPECT WATER INLET SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH THERMOSTAT 
    1. Remove the water inlet sub-assembly with thermostat. Refer to 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. Refer to INSTALLATION .

    NG → See step   4 

    OK → See step   5 

  3. GO TO DTC CHART. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART 
  4. REPLACE WATER INLET SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH THERMOSTAT. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  5. REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR. Refer to  REMOVAL