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

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0166)

Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
Turn the tester on.
Select the following menu items: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Code.

Read the DTC.

Result

Display (DTC output)	Proceed to
P0116	A
P0116 and other DTCs	B

HINT:

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

B → See step 3

A: Go to next step

INSPECT THERMOSTAT
1. Remove the thermostat, refer to REMOVAL .
2. Check the valve opening temperature of the thermostat.
  Standard
  
  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, refer to INSTALLATION .
NG → See step 4

OK → See step 5
GO TO DTC CHART. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
REPLACE THERMOSTAT. Refer to COMPONENTS
REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR. Refer to COMPONENTS