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Circuit Description

The ECT sensor is a thermistor sensor that monitors engine coolant temperature. DTC is set when ECT sensor signal value is out or range during engine operation. Possible causes are:

NOTE: If DTCs P0115 and P0116 are output together, an open may exist in ECT sensor circuit. Perform DTC P0115 test before performing DTC P0116 test.