P0116

2ZR-FXE ENGINE CONTROL: SFI SYSTEM: P0116: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range / Performance Problem
P0116 - Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range / Performance Problem

DESCRIPTION

Refer to DTC P0115 P0115.





MONITOR DESCRIPTION

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Cold Start Monitor

The monitor runs when the engine is started cold. If the change in engine coolant temperature sensor output until the engine warmed up completely is less than the threshold, it is determined that a malfunction has occurred in the engine coolant temperature sensor. When this is detected in 2 consecutive driving cycles, the MIL is illuminated and the DTC is stored.

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Soak Monitor

The ECM compares the engine coolant temperature when the warmed engine is stopped and when the engine is started on the next trip when more than 5 hours has elapsed since the engine was stopped. If the change in engine coolant temperature sensor output is less than the threshold, it is determined that a malfunction has occurred in the engine coolant temperature sensor. When this is detected in 2 consecutive driving cycles, the MIL is illuminated and the DTC is stored.

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor High Side Stuck Monitor (Only for Mexico models)

The ECM monitors the sensor voltage and uses this value to calculate the engine coolant temperature. If the sensor voltage output deviates from the normal operating range, the ECM interprets this deviation as a malfunction in the engine coolant temperature sensor and stores the DTC.

Examples:

- Upon starting the engine, the engine coolant temperature is between 35 and 60°C (95 and 140°F). If after driving for 250 seconds, the engine coolant temperature remains within 3°C (5.4°F) of the starting temperature, the DTC is stored (2 trip detection logic).

- Upon starting the engine, the engine coolant temperature is over 60°C (140°F). If after driving for 250 seconds, the ECM remains within 1°C (1.8°F) of the starting temperature, the DTC is stored (6 trip detection logic).

MONITOR STRATEGY





TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Rationality (Cold Start Monitor)





Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Rationality (Soak Monitor)





TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Rationality (Cold Start Monitor)





Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Rationality (Soak Monitor)





COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE





CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN





1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

2. Turn the power switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.

3. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Primary / Coolant Temp.

4. Check that the engine coolant temperature is 60°C (140°F) or less.

5. Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure) Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

6. Turn the power switch off and wait for 30 seconds.

7. Turn the power switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on [A].

8. Put the engine in inspection mode (maintenance mode) Component Tests and General Diagnostics.

9. Start the engine and idle it for 5 minutes or more [B].

HINT
If the engine coolant temperature does not change by 5°C (9°F) or higher, the engine coolant temperature sensor is malfunctioning. It is not necessary to continue this procedure.

10. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes [C].

11. Read the pending DTCs.

HINT
- If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
- If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.

12. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / All Readiness.

13. Input the DTC: P0116.

14. Check the DTC judgment result.





HINT
- If the judgment result shows NORMAL, the system is normal.
- If the judgment result shows ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.
- If the judgment result shows INCOMPLETE or N/A, perform steps [D] and [E].

15. Drive the vehicle at 40 km/h (25 mph) or more for a total of 5 minutes or more [D].

CAUTION:
When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

HINT
In the event of the drive pattern being interrupted (possibly due to factors such as traffic conditions), the drive pattern can be resumed.

16. Check the DTC judgment result again [E].

HINT
- If the judgment result shows INCOMPLETE or N/A, perform steps [D] and [E] again.

17. If no pending DTC is output, perform a universal trip and check for permanent DTCs Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

HINT
- If a permanent DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
- If no permanent DTC is output, the system is normal.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

HINT
- If any of DTCs P0115, P0117 or P0118 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 be helpful in determining whether the vehicle was running or stopped, whether the engine was warmed up or not, whether the air fuel ratio was lean or rich, as well as other data recorded at the time of a malfunction.

PROCEDURE

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

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the power switch on (IG).

(c) Turn the Techstream on.

(d) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.

(e) Read the DTCs.

Result





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

B -- GO TO DTC CHART SFI System
A -- Continue to next step.

2. INSPECT WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Inspect the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly opening temperature Testing and Inspection.

NG -- REPLACE WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

OK -- REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR Removal