Details On DTCs

DTC P0116:00 DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSE

DESCRIPTION	ECT sensor circuit range/performance problem
DETECTION CONDITION	Determination conditions	During the 5 min after the engine is started, the engine coolant temperature does not increase above 3°C {5°F}.
	Preconditions	Before starting the engine, leave the vehicle with the engine turned off for 6 h or more. The following DTCs are not detected: ECT sensor: P0117:00, P0118:00
	Drive cycle	1
	Self test type	CMDTC self test
	Sensor used	ECT sensor
FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION	Not applicable
VEHICLE STATUS WHEN DTCs ARE OUTPUT	Illuminates check engine light.
POSSIBLE CAUSE	ECT sensor connector or terminals malfunction PCM connector or terminals malfunction ECT sensor loose ECT sensor malfunction Poor assembly of engine coolant hose (engine coolant passage malfunction) Poor engine coolant, leakage, or freezing Use of unspecified engine coolant Thermostat malfunction PCM malfunction