PGM-FI System
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECTI Sensor
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble code (DTC) P0116; A range/performance problem in the EngrneCoolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor circuit.
The ECT Sensor is a temperature dependant resistor (thermistor). The resistance of the thermistor decreases as the enginecoolant temperature increases as shown oetow.
RESISTANCE(ko)
NOTE: lf DTC P0117 and/or P01'18 are stored at the same time as DTCfor DTC P0116.
Possible Cause
. ECT sensor deterioration. Malfunction in the thermostat and cooling system
Troubleshooting Flowchart
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ENGINE COOLANT IEMPERATURE
P0116, troubleshoot those DTCS first. then recheck
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THERMISTOR
- The MIL has bogn reported on.- DTC P0116 is stored.
Problem verification:1. Start the engine. Hotd theengine at 3,000 rpm with noload (in Park or neutral) untilthe radiator fan comes on,then let it idle.2. With the scan tool, check the
Intermiftent lailure. system is OKai thi. time. Ch.ck the thc.mo-stat 6nd thc cooling system.
is 176 200'F {80 - 93'C)or0.0-0.TVindicated?
Check the thermostat and thecooling system. ll they als OK,raplace the ECT sensor.
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fD;r.tt The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0117: A low voltage (high temperature) problem in the|jg Engine Coolant Temperature (ECTI sensor circuit.
ECT SENSOR 2P CONNECTOR (C122I
Wire side of female terminals
Substitute . lnown-good ECM/PCM .nd rocheck. It normrl ECT
is indic.ted, replaco the original
ECM/PCM,
*:'99 -Oo models except D16Y5 enginewith M/T
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The MIL has been ,eported on.DTC ml 1 7 is storod.
Problom vorification:1. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
2. Check the ECT with the scantool.
Intermittont failulo, sy3tom it OK
at thk tim., Chock for Poor oon-n.ctions or loo!. wiraa at C122IECT 3en orl and ECM/FCM.
ls 302"F (150"C) or higher {orH-Limit in Honda mode ofPGM Tester) or 0 V indicated?
Check toJ a short in the ECT s.n-5('t:1. Disconnect the ECT sensor 2P
connector.2. Check the ECT with the scanrool.
ls 302"F (150"C) or higher {orH-Limit in Hond6 mode ofPGM Testerl or 0 V indicated?
Check for a 3hort in tho wiro
IECT linel:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the ECM/PCM con-nector D (16P) (C {31P))*.3. Check for continuity betweenthe ECT sensor 2P conneclor ter-minalNo, 1 and bodyground.
B.gair short in the wiro bltweenECM/PCM (D2 (C261'l .nd ECT
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