DTC P0116: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range / Performance Problem [08/2017 - 08/2019]: Procedure

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 the DTC.
   RESULT
   
   

   Result	Proceed to
   P0116 is output	A
   P0116 and other DTCs are output	B

Result: 

B 

GO TO DTC CHART 

Refer to

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [10/2016 - 08/2018] , or refer to

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2018 - 08/2019]

Result: 

A 

See step  2

1. Remove the thermostat (Refer to REMOVAL [08/2015 - ] ).
2. Measure the valve opening temperature of the thermostat.

   Standard opening temperature

   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 [08/2015 - ] ).

   HINT: 

   Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the engine coolant temperature sensor (Refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2015 - 08/2019] ).

Result: 

OK 

REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 

(Refer to REMOVAL [08/2015 - ] )

Result: 

NG 

REPLACE THERMOSTAT 

(Refer to REMOVAL [08/2015 - ] )