DTC P0116 LTD without Turbocharger
Diagnostic Instructions
| • | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. |
| • | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach. |
| • | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provide an overview of each diagnostic category. |
DTC Descriptor
DTC P0116: Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor PerformanceDiagnostic Fault Information
Circuit | Short to Ground | High Resistance | Open | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ECT Sensor Signal | P0117 | P0118 | P0118 | P0118 | P0116, P0128 |
Low Reference | -- | P0118 | P0118 | P0118 | P0128 |
Typical Scan Tool Data
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open | Short to Voltage |
|---|---|---|---|
Operating Conditions: Engine running at various operating conditions Parameter Normal Range: Varies with coolant temperature | |||
ECT Sensor | 150°C (302°F) | -40°C (-40°F) | -40°C (-40°F) |
Low Reference | -- | -40°C (-40°F) | -40°C (-40°F) |
Circuit/System Description
The engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor is a variable resistor that measures the temperature of the engine coolant. The engine control module (ECM) supplies 5V to the ECT sensor signal circuit and a ground for the low reference circuit.
The ECM uses this high side coolant rationality diagnostic to determine if the input from the ECT sensor is skewed warmer than normal. The internal clock of the ECM will record the amount of time the ignition is OFF. If the calibrated ignition OFF time is met at start-up, the ECM will compare the temperature difference between the ECT and the intake air temperature (IAT) to determine if the temperatures are within an acceptable operating range of each other.
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | DTC P0112, P0113, P0117, P0118, P0128, P0502, P0503, P0601, P1621, or P2610 is not set. |
| • | The vehicle has had a minimum ignition OFF time of 8 hours. |
| • | The ignition is ON. |
| • | The start-up IAT is warmer than -7°C (+19°F). |
| • | The Fuel Level Sensor parameter is greater than 2.5 percent. |
| • | This DTC runs once per ignition cycle within the enabling conditions. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | The ECM detects a temperature difference at power-up that indicates that the ECT sensor is 30°C (54°F) warmer than the IAT sensor. |
| OR |
| • | The ECM detects a temperature difference at power-up that indicates that the ECT sensor is 16°C (29°F) warmer than the IAT sensor, and the time spent cranking the engine is greater than 30 seconds when the fuel level is greater than 2.5 percent. |
| OR |
| • | The ECM detects a temperature difference at power-up that indicates that the ECT sensor is 16°C (29°F) warmer than the IAT sensor. Then the vehicle must be driven for greater than 6 minutes and 40 seconds at greater than 24 km/h (15 mph). If the IAT sensor then decreases greater than 5°C (9°F), an engine block heater was detected and the test is aborted. If the IAT sensor does not decrease, an engine block heater was not detected and DTC P0116 will set. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
DTC P0116 is a Type B DTC.
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
DTC P0116 is a Type B DTC.
Diagnostic Aids
| • | Engine coolant that is leaking through the sensor will create a high resistance short to ground. This condition results in less voltage on the ECT sensor signal circuit, which is interpreted by the ECM as a warmer ECT. |
| • | An IAT sensor that is skewed colder at various ambient temperatures due to greater resistance than is normal will increase the range between these two sensors. Measure and record the resistance of the IAT sensor at various ambient temperatures, then compare those measurements to the Temperature Versus Resistance table. |
| • | A slight to moderate resistance in the IAT sensor signal circuit or low reference circuit will increase the range between these two sensors. This condition results in a greater voltage on the IAT sensor signal circuit, which is interpreted by the ECM as a colder IAT. |
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Connector End View Reference
Electrical Information Reference
DTC Type Reference
Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/System Verification
- Ignition OFF, inspect the cooling system surge tank for the proper coolant level. Refer to Cooling System Leak Testing and Cooling System Draining and Filling.
- Ignition OFF for 8 hours or greater.
- Ignition ON, observe the scan tool ECT Sensor and IAT Sensor parameters. The ECT, IAT, and ambient temperature should be within 15°C (27°F) of each other.
- Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.
Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition OFF for 90 seconds, disconnect the harness connector at the B34 ECT sensor.
- Test for less than 5Ω between the low reference circuit terminal A and ground.
- Ignition ON, verify the scan tool ECT Sensor parameter is colder than -39°C (-38°F).
- Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal B and the low reference circuit terminal A. Verify the scan tool ECT Sensor parameter is warmer than 149°C (300°F).
- If the circuits test normal, test or replace the B34 ECT sensor.
| ⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 ECM. |
| ⇒ | If warmer than the specified range, test the signal circuit terminal B for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 ECM. |
| ⇒ | If colder than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 ECM. |
Component Testing
Measure and record the resistance of the ECT sensor at various ambient temperatures, then compare those measurements to the Temperature Versus Resistance table.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
| • | Control Module References for ECM replacement, setup, and programming |
DTC P0116 LDK with Turbocharger
Diagnostic Instructions
| • | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. |
| • | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach. |
| • | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category. |
DTC Descriptor
DTC P0116: Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor PerformanceDiagnostic Fault Information
Circuit | Short to Ground | High Resistance | Open | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ECT Sensor Signal | P0117 | P0118 | P0118 | P0118 | P0116, P0119, P0128 |
Low Reference | -- | P0118 | P0118 | P0118 | P0119, P0128 |
Typical Scan Tool Data
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open | Short to Voltage |
|---|---|---|---|
Operating Conditions: Engine Running Parameter Normal Range: -39 to +120°C (-38 to +248°F) | |||
ECT Sensor | 143°C (289°F) | -40°C (-40°F) | -40°C (-40°F) |
Low Reference | -- | -40°C (-40°F) | -40°C (-40°F) |
Circuit/System Description
The engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor is a variable resistor that measures the temperature of the engine coolant. The engine control module (ECM) supplies 5V to the ECT sensor signal circuit and a ground for the low reference circuit.
The purpose of this diagnostic is to determine if the input from the ECT sensor is skewed warmer than normal. The internal clock of the ECM will record the amount of time the engine is OFF. If the required engine OFF time is met at start-up, the ECM will compare the temperature difference between the actual measured ECT and a calibrated ECT model. The information for this model is derived from the previous drive cycle and includes the accumulated mass air flow (MAF), the engine run time, the ambient air temperature and the ECT at the end of the drive cycle.
If the ECM detects that the temperature difference between the measured and modeled ECT is not within an acceptable operating range of each other, then the ECM will continue to run this diagnostic to determine if a block heater was active during the engine OFF time.
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | DTCs P0112, P0113, P0114, P0117, P0118, P0119, P0128, P0502, P0503, P0601, P1621, or P2610 is not set. |
| • | The vehicle has had a minimum ignition OFF time of 8 hours. |
| • | The engine is running. |
| • | The start-up modeled ECT is colder than 50°C (+122°F). |
| • | The previous accumulated MAF is greater than 6,000 grams. |
| • | The previous engine run time is greater than 600 seconds. |
| OR |
| • | The vehicle has had a minimum ignition OFF time of 8 hours. |
| • | The engine is running. |
| • | The previous ECT at engine shutdown is warmer than 75°C (+167°F). |
| • | The previous accumulated MAF is greater than 6,000 grams. |
| • | The previous engine run time is greater than 600 seconds. |
| • | This DTC runs once per ignition cycle within the enabling conditions. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
P0116
The ECM detects a temperature difference at initial power-up that indicates that the actual measured ECT is 10°C (18°F) greater than the modeled ECT, and an active block heater has not been detected.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
DTC P0116 is a Type B DTC.
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
DTC P0116 is a Type B DTC.
Diagnostic Aids
| • | Engine coolant that is leaking through the sensor will create a high resistance short to ground. This condition results in less voltage on the ECT sensor signal circuit, which is interpreted by the ECM as a warmer ECT. |
| • | The ECM memory which includes the ignition OFF timer is maintained by battery power. If the ECM or the battery are disconnected for less than 15 seconds the proper operation of the ECM memory and the timer can be disrupted. Always disconnect these components for greater than 30 seconds. |
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Connector End View Reference
Electrical Information Reference
DTC Type Reference
Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information.
Circuit/System Verification
- Turn OFF the ignition.
- Inspect the cooling system surge tank for the proper engine coolant level. Refer to Cooling System Leak Testing and Cooling System Draining and Filling.
- If the ignition has been OFF for 8 hours or greater, the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor, the IAT sensor 2, and the ECT sensor should be within 9°C (16°F) of each other and also the ambient temperature. Ignition ON, observe the scan tool IAT Sensor, IAT Sensor 2 and the ECT Sensor parameters. Compare those sensor parameters to each other and also to the ambient temperature to determine if the ECT sensor is skewed warmer.
- Engine running, observe the ECT Sensor parameter. The reading should be between -39 to +120°C (-38 to +248°F) depending on the current ambient temperature and the vehicle operating conditions.
- Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.
Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition OFF for 90 seconds, disconnect the harness connector at the B34 ECT sensor.
- Inspect the ECT sensor terminals for corrosion and for engine coolant leaking through the sensor.
- Test for less than 5Ω between the low reference circuit terminal A and ground.
- Ignition ON, verify the scan tool ECT Sensor parameter is colder than -39°C (-38°F).
- Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal B and the low reference circuit terminal A. Verify the scan tool ECT Sensor parameter is warmer than 142°C (288°F).
- If the circuits test normal, test or replace the B34 ECT sensor.
| ⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 ECM. |
| ⇒ | If warmer than the specified range, test the signal circuit terminal B for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 ECM. |
| ⇒ | If colder than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 ECM. |
Component Testing
Measure and record the resistance of the ECT sensor at various ambient temperatures, then compare those measurements to the Temperature Versus Resistance table.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
| • | Control Module References for ECM replacement, setup, and programming |
