DTC P1116: Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Out of Self-Test Range
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P1116 - ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR OUT OF SELF-TEST RANGE
| Description: | Indicates the ECT sensor is out of self-test range. The correct range is 0.3 to 3.7 volts. | ||
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| Diagnostic Aids: | The ECT must be greater than 10°C (50°F) to pass the key on, engine off (KOEO) self-test and greater than 82°C (180°F) to pass the key on engine running (KOER) self-test. | ||
| Application | Key On Engine Off | Key On Engine Running | Continuous Memory |
| Vehicles with only a cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor | GO to DL: Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Sensor STEP DL1. | GO to DL: Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Sensor STEP DL1. | - |
| Vehicles with only an engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor | GO to DX: Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor STEP DX1. | GO to DX: Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor STEP DX1. | - |
| Vehicles with both a CHT and an ECT sensor | GO to DX: Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor STEP DX1. | GO to DX: Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor STEP DX1. | - |