Inspection Procedure

HINT:

• If any of DTCs P0115, P0117, P0118 or P0125 are output 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 help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.

1. CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0116) 
   1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
   2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
   3. Turn the Techstream on.
   4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain/Engine/Trouble Codes.
   5. Read the DTCs.

      Result 

      RESULT CHART
      
      

      Result	Proceed to
      DTC P0116 is output	A
      DTC P0116 and other DTCs are output	B

      HINT:

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

      B:  GO TO DTC CHART

      A: Go to next step 

2. INSPECT THERMOSTAT 
   1. Remove the thermostat (See REMOVAL ).
   2. Measure the valve opening temperature of the thermostat.

      Standard value: 

      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.

   3. Reinstall the thermostat (See INSTALLATION ).

      NG: REPLACE THERMOSTAT  (See REMOVAL )

      OK: REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR  (See REMOVAL )