DTC P0116: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range / Performance [09/2015 - ]: Procedure

1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
3. Turn the Techstream on.
4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.
5. Read the DTC.

   Result

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

Result:  B

B 

GO TO DTC CHART 

(Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [09/2015 - 09/2016] Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [09/2016 - ] )

Result:  A

A 

See step  2

1. Remove the water inlet with thermostat (Refer to REMOVAL [09/2015 - ] ).
2. Check the valve opening temperature of the thermostat.

   Standard

   80°C to 84°C (176°F 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 water inlet with thermostat (Refer to INSTALLATION [09/2015 - ] ).

   HINT: 

   Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the engine coolant temperature sensor (Refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2015 - ] ).

Result:  OK

OK 

REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 

(Refer to REMOVAL [09/2015 - ] )

Result:  NG

NG 

REPLACE WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT 

(Refer to REMOVAL [09/2015 - ] )