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 HINT:
If any DTCs and other than P0116 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.
B → See step 4
A: Go to next step
- INSPECT THERMOSTAT
- Inspect the thermostat. Refer to INSPECTION .
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