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DTC P0116: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range / Performance Problem: Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

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	A
P0116 and other DTCs	B

B → See step 3

A: Go to next step

INSPECT THERMOSTAT
1. Remove the thermostat. Refer to REMOVAL .
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. Refer to INSTALLATION .
NG → See step 4

OK → See step 5
GO TO DTC CHART. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
REPLACE THERMOSTAT. Refer to COMPONENTS
REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR. Refer to COMPONENTS