DTC P0116: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range / Performance Problem: Procedure
- CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0116)
- Connect the 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
Result Proceed to DTC P0116 is output A DTC P0116 and other DTCs are output B HINT:
If any DTCs other than P0116 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.
B → See step 4
A: Go to next step
- INSPECT WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT
- Remove the water inlet with thermostat. Refer to REMOVAL .
- Check the valve opening temperature of the thermostat.
Standard
80°C to 84°C (176°F 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 water inlet with 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 WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT. Refer to REMOVAL