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Diagnosis & Repair

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Avalon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Using Toyota hand-held tester or scan tool, check for any other DTCs. If only DTC P0116 exists, go to next step. If other DTCs exist, diagnose and repair those DTCs first and retest.
  2. Remove and inspect cooling system thermostat for damage and proper operation. Thermostat is located behind thermostat housing at flywheel end of engine, near end of intake manifold. If thermostat is defective, replace thermostat. If thermostat is okay, replace ECT sensor. ECT sensor is located on coolant housing in front of intake manifold, at timing belt end of engine and contains Dark Gray 2-pin electrical connector with Green/Yellow and White wires. See ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR under ENGINE SENSORS & SWITCHES in REMOVAL, OVERHAUL & INSTALLATION - V6 & V8 article.
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