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P0116 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit 1 Range/Performance Problem

Generic (OBD-II) interpretation in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainThermal_managementOBD2

What P0116 means

P0116
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit 1 Range/Performance Problem Generic · thermal_management Data confidence 90%

The control module judged the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit 1 behaviour implausible for the current operating conditions.

Possible causes

  • Coolant thermostat
  • poor connection
  • wiring
  • ECT sensor

Related and nearby codes

How to read P0116

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

0

Generic SAE-standard code: same meaning on every make.

116

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P0116

What does P0116 mean?

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit 1 Range/Performance Problem. The control module judged the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit 1 behaviour implausible for the current operating conditions.

Is P0116 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P0116 is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.

Can TuningBot remove P0116 at file level?

If the fault logic lives in the ECU calibration, yes: our DTC Removal file service disables the specific fault entry. Checksum correction is not included: it is a separate, optional service. Not sure whether your case qualifies? Request a free assessment and our engineers will check your ECU file.

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