DTC P0116: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range / Performance Problem: Procedure
- CHECK OTHER DTC OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0116)
- Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.
- Read the DTC.
Result
Display (DTC output) Proceed to P0116 A P0116 and other DTCs B
B → See step 4
A: Go to next step
- INSPECT THERMOSTAT
- Remove the thermostat. Refer to REMOVAL .
- 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.
- Reinstall the thermostat. Refer to INSTALLATION .
NG → See step 5
OK → See step 3
- REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR. Refer to REMOVAL
- GO TO DTC CHART. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
- REPLACE THERMOSTAT. Refer to REMOVAL