Troubleshooting

DTC P0116 Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range Problem

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
A thermistor built into the engine coolant temperature sensor changes the resistance value according to the engine coolant temperature.
The structure of the sensor and connection to the ECM is the same as in the DTC P0110 (Intake Air Temp. Circuit Malfunction).





DETECTING CONDITION

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE

HINT:
- If DTC "P0115" (Engine Coolant Temp. Circuit Malfunction) and "P0116" (Engine Coolant Temp. Circuit Range/Performance Problem) are output Simultaneously, engine coolant temp. sensor circuit may be open. Perform troubleshooting of DTC P0115 first.
- Read freeze frame data using TOYOTA hand-held tester or OBD II scan tool. Because freeze frame records the engine conditions when the malfunction is detected, when troubleshooting it is useful for determining whether the vehicle was running or stopped, the engine warmed up or not, the air-fuel ratio lean or rich, etc. at the time of the malfunction.