Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P0116 Is Set

06-048

July 21, 2011

Applies To: See VEHICLES AFFECTED

MIL Comes On With DTC P0116

(Supersedes 06-048, dated July 29, 2011, to update the information marked by the black bars)





REVISION SUMMARY

SYMPTOM

The MIL comes on with DTC P0116 (ECT sensor 1 range/performance problem).

PROBABLE CAUSE

The ECM/PCM misinterprets the engine coolant temperature inputs.





VEHICLES AFFECTED

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Update the ECM/PCM PGM-FI software using HDS software version 2.005.004 (or later).





SOFTWARE INFORMATION





WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

DIAGNOSIS

Do the normal troubleshooting for DTC P0116 (ECT sensor range/performance problem):

^ Refer to the Fuel and Emissions section of the appropriate service manual or,

^ Online, enter P0116, then select DTC

Troubleshooting: P0116 from the list.

- If you find a problem, make the necessary repair. This bulletin does not apply.

- If you do not find any problems, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

Use the HDS with software version 2.005.004 or later to update the ECM/PCM PGM-FI software. Refer to Service Bulletin 01-023, Updating the Control Units/Modules.





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