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Circuit Description

Refer to DTC P0115 .

DTC DETECTION CONDITION

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P0116 If engine coolant temperature (ECT) was between 35°C (95°F) and 60°C (140°F) when starting the engine, and also conditions (a) and (b) are met:
  1. Vehicle has run with acceleration and deceleration
  2. ETC still remains within 3°C (5.4°F) of the starting temperature (2 trip detection logic)
  • Engine coolant temperature sensor
If engine coolant temperature (ECT) was more than 60°C when starting the engine, and also conditions (a) and (b) are met:
  1. Vehicle has run with acceleration and deceleration
  2. ECT still remains within 1°C (1.8°F) of the starting temperature (6 trip detection logic)