P1116
DTC P1116: ECT Sensor 1 Performance ProblemNOTE:
- Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information.
- If DTC P0111 is stored at the same time as DTC P1116, troubleshoot DTC P0111 first, then recheck for DTC P1116.
1. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at ECT sensor 1 and ECT sensor 2.
Are the connections and terminals OK?
YES - Go to step 2.
NO - Repair the connectors or terminals, then go to step 27.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
3. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.
Are DTC P1116 and P2183 indicated at the same time?
YES - Go to step 15.
NO - Go to step 4.
4. Start the engine, and let it idle 10 minutes.
5. Check ECT SENSOR 1 in the DATA LIST with the HDS.
Is about 129 degrees F (54 degrees C) or less, or 1.54 V or more indicated?
YES - Replace ECT sensor 1, then go to step 27.
NO - Go to step 6.
6. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
7. Drain the coolant.
8. Remove ECT sensor 1.
9. Allow ECT sensor 1 to cool to 77 degrees F (25 degrees C).
10. Note the outside temperature.
11. Connect ECT sensor 1 to its 2P connector, but do not install it into the engine.
12. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
13. Note the value of ECT SENSOR 1 quickly in the DATA LIST with the HDS.
14. Compare the value of ECT SENSOR 1 and the outside temperature.
Does the value of ECT SENSOR 1 differ 5.4 degrees F (3 degrees C) or more?
YES - Replace ECT sensor 1, then go to step 27.
NO - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at ECT sensor 1, ECT sensor 2, and the PCM.
15. Start the engine, and let it idle for 10 minutes.
16. Check ECT SENSOR 1 in the DATA LIST with the HDS.
Is about 118 degrees F (48 degrees C) or less, or 1.75 V or more indicated?
YES - Replace ECT sensor 1, then go to step 27.
NO - Go to step 17.
17. Let the engine idle 10 minutes.
18. Check ECT SENSOR 2 in the DATA LIST with the HDS.
Is about 131 degrees F (55 degrees C) or less, or 1.50 V or more indicated?
YES - Replace ECT sensor 2, then go to step 27.
NO - Go to step 19.
19. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
20. Drain the coolant.
21. Remove ECT sensor 1, and ECT sensor 2.
22. Allow the sensors to cool to 77 degrees F (25 degrees C).
23. Note the ambient temperature.
24. Connect ECT sensor 1 to its 2P connector and ECT sensor 2 to its 2P connector, but do not install them onto the engine.
25. Note the value of ECT SENSOR 1 and ECT SENSOR 2 quickly in the DATA LIST with the HDS.
26. Compare the value of ECT SENSOR 1 and the ambient temperature, and the value of ECT SENSOR 2 and the ambient temperature individually.
Does either sensor differ more than 5.4 degrees F (3 degrees C) from the ambient temperature?
YES - Replace the sensor that differed more than 5.4 degrees F (3 degrees C) from the ambient temperature, then go to step 27.
NO - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at ECT sensor 1, ECT sensor 2, and the PCM.
27. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
28. Reset the PCM with the HDS.
29. Do the PCM idle learn procedure.
30. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.
Are any Temporary DTCs or DTCs indicated?
YES - If DTC P0116 is indicated, check for poor connections or loose terminals at ECT sensor 1, ECT sensor 2, and the PCM, then go to step 1. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.
NO - Troubleshooting is complete.