LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Subaru >> 2013 >> Outback Base, Standard Trans >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Performance >> System >> Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Detecting Criteria (H4DO) >> Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Detecting Criteria >> DTC P0116 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit Range/Performance >> Diagnostic Method
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Diagnostic Method

If the duration of time while the following conditions are met is longer than the time indicated, judge as NG.

JUDGMENT VALUE

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
All of the following conditions are established.  
Engine coolant temperature - intake air temperature > 15°C (27°F)
Engine coolant temperature > 45 °C (113 °F)

Time Needed for Diagnosis:  512 ms

Malfunction Indicator Light Illumination:  Illuminates when malfunction occurs in 2 continuous driving cycles.

Judge as OK and clear the NG if the continuous time while the following conditions are established is more than the predetermined time.

JUDGMENT VALUE

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
When any one of the followings is established.  
Engine coolant temperature - intake air temperature ≤ 15°C (27°F)
Engine coolant temperature ≤ 45 °C (113 °F)

Time Needed for Diagnosis:  Less than 1 second