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Typical Enabling Conditions

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Output Stuck at Low Engine Coolant Temperature: 

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS - ECT SENSOR OUTPUT STUCK AT LOW COOLANT TEMPERATURE (DTC P0116)

Monitor runs whenever following DTCs not present P0100 to P0103: Mass air flow meter
Cumulative idle off period 250 seconds or more
Speed increase by 1 8.6 mph (30 km/h) or more 10 times or more
Engine coolant temperature 35° to 600C (95 ° to 140°F)
Intake air temperature -6.7 ° C (20 ° F)or more

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Output Stuck at High Engine Coolant Temperature: 

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS - ECT SENSOR OUTPUT STUCK AT HIGH COOLANT TEMPERATURE (DTC P0116)

Monitor runs whenever following DTCs not present P0100 to P0103: Mass air flow meter
Engine coolant temperature 60°C (140°F) or more
Intake air temperature -6.7°C (20°F)or more
Stop and go (1) Once or more
Steady driving and stop (2) Once or more
Engine running time after engine start 0.3 seconds or more
(1) Vehicle is stopped for 20 seconds or more and accelerated to more than 43.5 mph (70 km/h) within 40 seconds.
(2) Following these steps: 1) vehicle is driven at 40.4 mph (65 km/h) or more for 30 seconds or more and the vehicle speed reaches 43.5 mph (70 km/h); 2) vehicle is decelerated from 40.4 mph (65 km/h) to 1.86 mph (3 km/h) or less within 35 seconds; and 3) vehicle is stopped for 10 seconds.