P0116

DTC P0116 Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range / Performance Problem

DESCRIPTION

DTC Detection Condition:

A thermistor is built into the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor, of which the resistance value varies according to the ECT.

The structure of the sensor and its connection to the ECM are the same as those of the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor.

MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The ECT sensor is used to monitor the ECT. The ECT sensor has a built-in thermistor with a resistance that varies according to the temperature of the engine coolant. When the ECT drops, the resistance of the thermistor increases. When the temperature rises, the resistance drops. These variations in the resistance are reflected in the output voltage from the ECT sensor.

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

Examples:
1. 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 (5.4°F) of the starting temperature, the DTC is set (2 trip detection logic).
2. Upon starting the engine, the ECT is over 60°C (140°F). If, after driving for 250 seconds, the ECM remains within 1°C (1.8°F) of the starting temperature, the DTC is set (2 trip detection logic).

Monitor Strategy:

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Component Operating Range:

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

HINT:
- If any of DTCs P0115, P0117, P0118 or P0125 are set simultaneously with DTC P0116, the ECT sensor may have an open or a short circuit. Troubleshoot those DTCs first.
- Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. 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.