Details On DTCs

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DTC P0116-00: (PCM, VIN M) DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSE

DESCRIPTION	ECT sensor No. 1 circuit range/performance problem
DETECTION CONDITION	Determination conditions	During the 7 min after the engine is started, the engine coolant temperature does not increase above 3 °C {5 °F}.
	Preconditions	Before starting the engine, leave the vehicle with the engine turned off for 6 h or more. The following DTCs are not detected: ECT sensor No. 1: P0117-00:, P0118-00:
	Drive cycle
	Self test type	CMDTC self test
	Sensor used	ECT sensor No. 1
FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION	Not applicable
VEHICLE STATUS WHEN DTCs ARE OUTPUT	The check engine light may be illuminated depending on the condition.
POSSIBLE CAUSE	ECT sensor No. 1 connector or terminals malfunction PCM connector or terminals malfunction ECT sensor No. 1 loose ECT sensor No. 1 malfunction Poor assembly of engine coolant hose (engine coolant passage malfunction) Poor engine coolant, leakage, or freezing Use of unspecified engine coolant Coolant control valve malfunction PCM malfunction