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

  1. CHECK OTHER DTC OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0116) 

    Result

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

    B → GO TO RELEVANT DTC CHART 

    A: Go to next step 

  2. INSPECT THERMOSTAT 
    1. Remove the thermostat. Refer to INSPECTION .
    2. Check the valve opening temperature of the thermostat.

      OK

      Temperature value is 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.

    NG → REPLACE THERMOSTAT 

    OK → REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR