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DTC P0116: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range / Performance Problem [08/2015 - ]: Description

Refer to DTC P0115 (Refer to DESCRIPTION ).

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P0116 When either of the following conditions is met (2 trip detection logic):
  • When a cold engine is started and the engine is warmed up, the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor value does not change.
  • After the warmed up engine is stopped and then the next cold engine start is performed, the ECT sensor value does not change.
  • Water inlet subassembly with thermostat
  • ECT sensor
P0116 For Mexico Models:
Case 1: 
  1. Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) between 35 and 60°C (95 and 140°F) when engine started, and conditions (a) and (b) met (2 trip detection logic)
    1. (a) Vehicle driven at varying speeds (accelerated and decelerated)
    2. (b) ECT remains within 3°C (5.4°F) of initial ECT

Case 2: 
  1. ECT more than 60°C (140°F) when engine started, and conditions (a) and (b) met (6 trip detection logic)
    1. (a) Vehicle driven at varying speeds (accelerated and decelerated)
    2. (b) ECT measurements remain within 1°C (1.8°F) of initial ECT on 6 successive occasions
  • Water inlet subassembly with thermostat
  • ECT sensor