DTC P0116: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range / Performance Problem: Procedure
- CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0116)
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.
- Read DTCs.RESULT
Result Proceed To P0116 is output A P0116 and other DTCs are output B HINT:
If any DTCs and other than P0116 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.
B → See step 3
A: Go to next step
- INSPECT WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT
- Remove the water inlet with thermostat. Refer to REMOVAL .
- Check the valve opening temperature of the thermostat. Refer to INSPECTION
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Standard opening temperature
80°C to 84°C (176°F to 183°F)
HINT:
In addition to the above check, confirm that the valve is completely closed when the temperature is below the standard.
NG → See step 4
OK → See step 5
- GO TO DTC CHART. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
- REPLACE WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT. Refer to REMOVAL
- REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR. Refer to REMOVAL