P0116

2GR-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM: SFI SYSTEM: P0116: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range / Performance Problem
P0116 - Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range / Performance Problem

DESCRIPTION

Refer to DTC P0115 P0115.





MONITOR DESCRIPTION

Engine coolant temperature sensor cold start monitor

When a cold engine start is performed and then the engine is warmed up, if the engine coolant temperature sensor value does not change, it is determined that a malfunction has occurred. If this is detected in 2 consecutive driving cycles, the MIL is illuminated and a DTC is stored.

Engine coolant temperature sensor soak monitor

If the engine coolant temperature sensor value does not change after the warmed up engine is stopped and then the next cold engine start is performed, it is determined that a malfunction has occurred. If this is detected in 2 consecutive driving cycles, the MIL is illuminated and a DTC is stored.

ECT sensor high side stuck monitor (only for Mexico models)

The ECM monitors the sensor voltage and uses this value to calculate the ECT. If the sensor voltage output deviates from the normal operating range, the ECM interprets this deviation as a malfunction in the ECT sensor and sets the DTC.

Examples:

Upon starting the engine, the ECT is between 35°C and 60°C (95°F and 140°F). If after driving for 250 seconds, the ECT remains within 3°C (37.4°F) of the starting temperature, the DTC is set (2 trip detection logic).

Upon starting the engine, the ECT is over 60°C (140°F). If after driving for 250 seconds, the ECM remains within 1°C (33.8°F) of the starting temperature, the DTC is set (6 trip detection logic).

MONITOR STRATEGY





TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

All:





Engine coolant temperature sensor cold start monitor:





Engine coolant temperature sensor soak monitor:





TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

Engine coolant temperature sensor cold start monitor:





Engine coolant temperature sensor soak monitor:





COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE





CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN





1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

2. Turn the ignition switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.

3. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Coolant Temp.

4. Check that the coolant temperature is 60°C (140°F) or less.

5. Clear DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC operation).

6. Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.

7. Turn the ignition switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on [A].

8. Start the engine and idle it for 5 minutes or more [B].

HINT
If the engine coolant temperature does not change by 5°C (9°F) or more, the engine coolant temperature sensor is malfunctioning. It is not necessary to continue this procedure.

9. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes [C].

10. Read the pending DTCs.

HINT
* If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
* If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.

11. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / All Readiness.

12. Input the DTC: P0116.

13. Check the DTC judgment result.





HINT
* If the judgment result shows NORMAL, the system is normal.
* If the judgment result shows ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.
* If the judgment result shows INCOMPLETE or UNKNOWN, perform steps [D] and [E].

14. Drive the vehicle at 40 km/h (25 mph) or more for a total of 5 minutes or more [D].

CAUTION:
When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

HINT
In the event of the driving pattern being interrupted (possibly due to factors such as traffic conditions), the driving pattern can be resumed.

15. Check the DTC judgment result again [E].

HINT
If the judgment result shows INCOMPLETE or UNKNOWN, perform steps [D] and [E] again.

16. If no pending DTC is output, perform a universal trip and check for permanent DTCs Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

HINT
* If a permanent DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
* If no permanent DTC is output, the system is normal.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

HINT
* If any of DTC P0115, P0117, P0118 or P0125 are set simultaneously with DTC P0116, the engine coolant temperature sensor may have an open or a short circuit. Troubleshoot those DTCs first.
* Read freeze frame data using the Techstream. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can be helpful in determining whether the vehicle was running or stopped, whether the engine was warmed up or not, whether the air fuel ratio was lean or rich, as well as other data recorded at the time of a malfunction.

PROCEDURE

1. CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0166)

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the ignition switch on (IG).

(c) Turn the tester on.

(d) Select the following menu items: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Code.

(e) Read the DTC.

Result:





HINT
If any DTCs other than P0116 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.

B -- GO TO DTC CHART SFI System
A -- Continue to next step.

2. INSPECT THERMOSTAT

(a) Remove the thermostat Removal.

(b) Check the valve opening temperature of the thermostat.

Standard:

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.

(c) Reinstall the thermostat Installation.

NG -- REPLACE THERMOSTAT Components

OK -- REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR Components