DTC P0116: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range/Performance Problem: Description

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Refer to DTC P0115 .

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE PROBLEM

DTC No.	DTC Detection Condition	Trouble Area
P0116	If Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) is 35 to 60°C (95 to 140°F) when engine is started, and if conditions (a) and (b) are met: Vehicle has accelerated and decelerated ECT remains within 3°C (5.4°F) of the initial ECT (2 trip detection logic)	Cooling system Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor
P0116	If ECT is more than 60°C (140°F) when engine is started and the vehicle has accelerated and decelerated If ECT sensor records an ECT variation below 1°C (1.8°F) (6 trip detection logic)	Cooling system ECT sensor