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DTC P0116-00: ECT Sensor No.1 Circuit Range/Performance Problem: Notes

DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSE

DTC P0116:00 ECT sensor No.1 circuit range/performance problem
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • The PCM monitors the maximum value and minimum value of engine coolant temperature when the engine is started and 5 min  have been passed after leaving the vehicle 6 h or more  . If difference between maximum and minimum values of engine coolant temperature is below 6°C {43°F}  the PCM determines that there is an ECT sensor No.1 circuit range/performance problem.

Diagnostic support note 
  • This is a continuous monitor (engine cooling system).
  • The check engine light illuminates if the PCM detects the above malfunction condition during the first drive cycle.
  • FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2)/Snapshot data is available.
  • The DTC is stored in the PCM memory.
FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION  -
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • ECT sensor No.1 connector or terminals malfunction
  • PCM connector or terminals malfunction
  • ECT sensor No.1 malfunction
  • Thermostat malfunction
  • PCM malfunction
SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM  -
CAUTION:
  • Verify the malfunction symptom according to not only the PID value but also the symptom troubleshooting.
RELATED PIDS

Monitor item (Definition) Unit/Condition Condition/Specification (Reference)
ECT °C, °F
  • Displays the ECT
V
  • ECT is 20°C {68°F}: approx. 3.10 V 
  • ECT is 40°C {104°F}: approx. 2.16 V 
  • ECT is 60°C {140°F}: approx. 1.40 V 
  • ECT is 80°C {176°F}: approx. 0.87 V 
  • ECT is 100°C {212°F}: approx. 0.54 V