Inspection Procedure

HINT:

• If any of DTCs P0115, P0117, P0118 or P0125 are set simultaneously with DTC P0116, the engine coolant temperature sensor may have an open or a short circuit. Troubleshoot those DTCs first.
• Read freeze frame data using the Techstream. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can be helpful in determining whether the vehicle was running or stopped, whether the engine was warmed up or not, whether the air fuel ratio was lean or rich, as well as other data recorded at the time of a malfunction.

1. CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0116) 
   1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
   2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
   3. Turn the Techstream on.
   4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.
   5. Read DTCs.

   Result 

   RESULT REFERENCE
   
   

   Result	Proceed to
   P0116	A
   P0116 and other DTCs	B

   B: GO TO DTC CHART  (See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART )

   A: Go to Next Step 

2. INSPECT THERMOSTAT 
   1. Remove the thermostat (See THERMOSTAT ).
   2. Measure the valve opening temperature of the thermostat.

      Standard Value: 

      80 to 84°C (176 to 183°F) 

      HINT:

      In addition to the above check, confirm that the valve is completely closed when the temperature is below the standard.

   3. Reinstall the thermostat (See INSPECTION ).

NG: REPLACE THERMOSTAT  (See THERMOSTAT )

OK: REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR  (See ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR )