P0116

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit 1 Range/Performance Problem

DTC P0116, sometimes indicated as P011600 is an OBD diagnostic trouble code indicating a generic fault with the vehicle powertrain (i.e. engine and gearbox). This code identifies an error with the air/fuel mixture causing engine coolant temperature sensor circuit 1 range/performance problem.

The engine coolant temperature sensor measures the temperature of the engine coolant and sends this information to the PCM. The PCM uses this information to determine how much fuel to inject and when to ignite the spark plugs.
If the PCM detects a problem with the engine coolant temperature sensor, it will set the DTC P0116.
There are several possible causes of a problem with the engine coolant temperature sensor.
The most common cause is a failed engine coolant temperature sensor.
Other possible causes include a wiring problem, a bad PCM, or a bad thermostat.

  • P0116: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit 1 Range/Performance Problem
  • P0116: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit Range/Performance
  • P0116: Engine Coolant Temp CKT Range/Performance
  • P0116: Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor – range/performance problem
  • P0116 00: Engine temperature sensor
  • P0116 00: Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor - range/performance problem

DTC Trouble Code Search
Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • KC-526 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    MACK: Mack dtc P0116 engine coolant temperature circuit range/performance in tech tool
  • TSB 21-2168 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    FORD: Some 2018-2020 f-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7l ecoboost engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) and/or engine coolant over temperature warning with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) P0116, P0117, P0118, P0119, p
  • NTB16-031 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
    NISSAN: 2013-2016 altima with qr25de engine; mil oin with dtc P0116
  • NTB16-029 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
    NISSAN: 2013-2015 pathfinder; mil on with dtc P0116
  • ITB16014 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    INFINITI: If you confirm the mil is on with P0116 engine coolant temperature (ect sensor) stored, and there are no drivability issues. Action 1. Refer to step 6 in the service procedure to confirm if ecm reprogramming applies. 2. If i
  • ITB16013 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    INFINITI: If you confirm the mil is on with P0116 engine coolant temperature (ect sensor) stored, and there are no drivability issues. Action 1. Refer to step 6 in the service procedure to confirm if ecm reprogramming applies. 2. If it applie
  • NTB16031 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    NISSAN: If you confirm the mil is on with P0116 engine coolant temperature (ect sensor) stored, and there are no drivability issues. Action 1. Refer to step 6 in the service procedure to confirm this bulletin applies to the vehicle you are w
  • NTB16029 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    NISSAN: If you confirm the mil is on with P0116 engine coolant temperature (ect sensor) stored, and there are no drivability issues. Action 1. Refer to step 6 in the service procedure to confirm this bulletin applies to the vehicle you are w
  • NTB15029 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    NISSAN: If you confirm: the mil is on with P0116 engine coolant temperature (ect sensor) set. Action: 1. Refer to step 6 in the service procedure to confirm this bulletin applies to the vehicle you are working on. 2. If this bulletin
  • 11-201-21 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    SUBARU: This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the engine control module (ecm). The new files will address dtc P0116 and hard starting in cold temperature concerns when an accessory engine block heater is utilized.
  • SSM 49407 - EQUIPMENT
    LINCOLN: Some 2020 explorer/aviator vehicles equipped with a 2.3l/3.0l ecoboost engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) and/or engine coolant over temperature warning with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) P0116, P0117, p011
  • SSM 49004 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    LINCOLN: Some 2020 explorer/aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0l ecoboost engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) and/or engine coolant over temperature warning with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) P0116, P0117, P0118, p0
  • VIN4APIN20191023 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER
    VOLKSWAGEN: Customer states mil-on with P1429 and/or P0556 customer states mil-on with P0133 customer states mil-on with P0496 customer states mil-on with P050A customer states mil-on with P0116 customer states front window(s) noisy during operati
  • VIN4APIN20191014 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER
    VOLKSWAGEN: Customer states mil-on with P1429 and/or P0556 customer states mil-on with P0133 customer states mil-on with P0496 customer states mil-on with P0116 customer states the rear lift gate has rust or corrosion customer states "door warning
  • VIN4APIN20191021 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER
    VOLKSWAGEN: Customer states mil-on with P1429 and/or P0556 customer states mil-on with P0133 customer states mil-on with P0496 customer states mil-on with P050A customer states mil-on with P0116 customer states the rear lift gate has rust or corro
  • VIN4APIN20191007 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER
    VOLKSWAGEN: Customer states mil-on with P1429 and/or P0556 customer states mil-on with P0133 customer states mil-on with P0116 customer states the rear lift gate has rust or corrosion customer states "door warning light" on dash and/or locks, mirro
  • VIN4APIN20190923 - EQUIPMENT
    VOLKSWAGEN: Customer states mil-on with P1429 and/or P0556 customer states mil-on with P0133 customer states mil-on with P0116 customer states mil-on one or more of P0201 P0202 P0203 P0204 in the ecm customer states the rear lift gate has rust or c
  • VIN4APIN20190913 - EQUIPMENT
    VOLKSWAGEN: Customer states mil-on with P1429 and/or P0556 customer states mil-on with P0133 customer states mil-on with P0116 oil leak from the engine customer states mil-on with P00FE customer states "door warning light" on dash and/or locks, mi
  • VIN4APIN20190911 - EQUIPMENT
    VOLKSWAGEN: Customer states mil-on with P1429 and/or P0556 customer states mil-on with P0133 customer states mil-on with P0116 oil leak from the engine customer states mil-on with P00FE customer states "door warning light" on dash and/or locks, mi
  • VIN4APIN20190906 - EQUIPMENT
    VOLKSWAGEN: Customer states mil-on with P1429 and/or P0556 customer states mil-on with P0197 customer states mil-on with P0133 customer states mil-on with P0116 oil leak from the engine customer states mil-on with P00FE customer states mil-on wit
  • VIN4APIN20190828 - EQUIPMENT
    VOLKSWAGEN: Customer states mil-on with P1429 and/or P0556 customer states mil-on with P0197 customer states mil-on with P0133 customer states mil-on with P0116 customer states mil-on with P2097 oil leak from the engine customer states the sunsha
  • VIN4APIN20190805 - EQUIPMENT
    VOLKSWAGEN: Customer states mil-on with P1429 and/or P0556 customer states mil-on with P0197 customer states mil-on with P0133 customer states mil-on with P0116 customer states mil-on with P2097 customer states the sunshade is binding/tearing/sepa
  • VIN4APIN20190610 - EQUIPMENT
    VOLKSWAGEN: Customer states noise from heat shield customer states mil-on with P0496 customer states mil-on with P1429 and/or P1556 customer states mil-on with P0197 customer states mil-on with P0116 mil-on P0456 customer states the sunshade is b
  • VIN4APIN20190628 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
    VOLKSWAGEN: Customer states mil-on with P1429 and/or P0556 customer states mil-on with P0197 customer states mil-on with P0133 customer states mil-on with P0116 customer states mil-on with P2097 customer states the sunshade is binding/tearing/sepa
  • VIN4APIN20190617 - EQUIPMENT
    VOLKSWAGEN: Customer states noise from heat shield customer states mil-on with P0496 customer states mil-on with P1429 and/or P0556 customer states mil-on with P0197 customer states mil-on with P0133 customer states mil-on with P0116 customer sta
  • VIN4APIN20190614 - EQUIPMENT
    VOLKSWAGEN: Customer states noise from heat shield customer states mil-on with P0496 customer states mil-on with P1429 and/or P0556 customer states mil-on with P0197 customer states mil-on with P0133 customer states mil-on with P0116 customer sta
  • VIN4APIN20190611 - EQUIPMENT
    VOLKSWAGEN: Customer states noise from heat shield customer states mil-on with P0496 customer states mil-on with P1429 and/or P0556 customer states mil-on with P0197 customer states mil-on with P0116 mil-on P0456 customer states the sunshade is b
  • VIN4APIN20190610 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
    VOLKSWAGEN: Customer states noise from heat shield customer states mil-on with P0496 customer states mil-on with P1429 and/or P1556 customer states mil-on with P0197 customer states mil-on with P0116 mil-on P0456 customer states the sunshade is b
  • VIN4APIN20190529 - EQUIPMENT
    VOLKSWAGEN: Customer states noise from heat shield customer states mil-on with P0496 customer states mil-on with P1558 customer states mil-on with P0116 mil-on P0456 customer states the sunshade is binding/tearing/separating the front window regu
  • A011998 2046232 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
    AUDI: This bulletin provides a svm code update for the ecm with up to three dtcs P011600, P017B00, and P011F00.
  • SSM 47791 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    LINCOLN: Some 2015-2019 f150/edge, 2016-2018 mkx, 2019 nautilus and 2017-2019 fusion/continental vehicles equipped with a 2.7l engine may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) and/or wrench lamp with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) P0116, P0117
  • A011998 2046232 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    AUDI: This bulletin provides a svm code update for the ecm with up to three dtcs P011600, P017B00, and P011F00.
  • SSM 47791 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    LINCOLN: Some 2015-2019 f150/edge, 2016-2018 mkx, 2019 nautilus and 2017-2019 fusion/continental vehicles equipped with a 2.7l engine may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) and/or wrench lamp with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) P0116, P0117
  • SSM 47710 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
    FORD: Some 2014-2015 escape, 2015 c-max and focus vehicles equipped with integrated remote start may exhibit an illuminated mil with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) P0116 in the powertrain control module (pcm) immediately following a remote start e
  • JTB00556NAS1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
    JAGUAR: The electric cooling fans may continue to operate, causing a noise from the engine compartment. The engine malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may also be illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) P0116-24 stored.
  • SSM 46906 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    LINCOLN: Some 2015-2018 f150/edge, 2016-2018 mkx and 2017-2018 fusion, continental vehicles equipped with a 2.7l engine may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) and/or wrench lamp with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs): P0116, P0117, P0118, p
  • JTB00556NAS1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
    JAGUAR: The electric cooling fans may continue to operate, causing a noise from the engine compartment. The engine malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may also be illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) P0116-24 stored.
  • LTB00800NAS1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
    LAND ROVER: "situation: only on vehicles fitted with a land rover-approved engine coolant heater (block heater), the engine malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may be illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) P0116-21, P011B-22, P2183-00, or P2183-2
  • 01-015-15-3064A - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
    MAZDA: Some vehicles using an auxiliary heater (block heater) may experience the check engine light on with dtc P0116:00 or P011A when starting in cold weather below 32 f (0 c). P0116:00: ect sensor no.1 circuit range/performance problem p01
  • 01-015-15-3064 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
    MAZDA: Some vehicles using an auxiliary heater (block heater) may experience the check engine light on with dtc P0116:00 or P011A when starting in cold weather below 32 f (0 c). P0116:00: ect sensor no.1 circuit range/performance problem p01
  • NTB16-076 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    NISSAN: "2016 maxima; mil on with dtc P0116 if you confirm the mil is on with P0116 engine coolant temperature (ect sensor) stored, and there are no drivability issues. Action 1. Refer to step 6 in the service procedure to confirm this bull
  • NTB16-031 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
    NISSAN: 2013-2016 altima with qr25de engine; mil on with dtc P0116 if you confirm the mil is on with P0116 engine coolant temperature (ect sensor) stored, and there are no drivability issues. Action 1. Refer to step 6 in the service procedu
  • NTB16-029 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
    NISSAN: 2013-2015 pathfinder; mil on with dtc P0116 if you confirm the mil is on with P0116 engine coolant temperature (ect sensor) stored, and there are no drivability issues. Action 1. Refer to step 6 in the service procedur
  • TSB-074 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
    KIA: Kia: pcm upgrade P0110, P0111, P0116 and P1618b. Provides information related to the ecm software upgrade of some vehicles with 3.8l engines which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with the pcm (powertrain control mo
  • PI-0067 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
    CADILLAC: Cadillac: intermittent malfunction indicator lamp (mil)/check engine light on, reduced engine power message, dtcs P0116, P0117, P0118, P0119, P00C9, P0091 set. This condition may be caused by chafing of the engine wiring as the harness ro
  • NTB-08-030C - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
    NISSAN: Nissan: mil on w/dtc P0116 (ect sensor) stored. (engine coolant temperature sensor) is stored in the ecm and there are no other vehicle driveability symptoms. *pe
  • SB-09-090 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
    NISSAN: Nissan: mil on with P0116. Engine coolant temperature sensor is stored in the ecm and there are no other vehicle drivability symptoms. *pe
  • SB-18-014-09 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
    DODGE: Chrysler/jeep: flash: esp system may prematurely activate momentarily when negotiating a curve or mil illumination due to diagnostic trouble code P0340, P0344 or P0116. This involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the powertrain con
  • ITB-09-010A - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
    INFINITI: Infiniti: vehicle has the mil on with dtc P0116 (engine coolant temp sensor) stored in the ecm and there are no drivability issues. *pe
  • NTB08-013 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
    NISSAN: 2008 altima hybrid; dtc P0116. Hybrid electric vehicle only. *nj
  • 08010 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
    INFINITI: 2008 qx56; mil (on) w/dtc P0116 (ect sensor) stored. *nj
  • 08026 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
    NISSAN: 2008 titan & armada; mil (on) w/dtc P0116 (ect sensor) stored. *nj
  • 3100C - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    CHEVROLET: Ses light due to dtc P0116. *tt
  • 612 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    UNKNOWN: Heater does not work unless the air temperature is very low with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) P0116. Gm 2005 v8 trucks and v6 cars. Gm tech link. *tt
  • 3371 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
    OLDSMOBILE: Engine no crank no start with possible (dtcs) diagnostic trouble codes P0116 and/or P1682. *tt
  • 3100 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    CHEVROLET: Low power service engine soon/malfunction indicator light on diagnostic trouble code P0116 and P0299. *sc
  • 1803104 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    CHRYSLER: Flash: driveability improvements malfunction indicator lamp (mil) diagnostic trouble codes P0116, P0139, P0159, P0197, U110B or U1402. *mj this bulletin supersedes bulletin 18-031-04, dated july 8, 2004. *tt
  • 010604052A - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
    OLDSMOBILE: On-board diagnostic (obd) system improvements - service engine soon light on, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) P0014, P0116, or P1683 set, delayed transmission downshift and/or excessive fan noise. *tt
  • 0336017 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
    HYUNDAI: Slower than usual acceleration after an initial cold start; greater than usual rpm drop when engaging drive or reverse; check engine light on and P0116 stored. *tt
  • 1803703 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    DODGE: Malfunction indicator lamp illumination, erroneous diagnostic trouble code (dtc) P0116, P2172, P2173. *tt
  • 1802603A - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
    CHRYSLER: Engine no start (engine will start immediately after cycling the ignition key), malfunction indicator lamp illumination with false diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) P0016, P0116, P0335, P0339, P0340, P0462, P0498, P0499, P0522, P0622, P1604, p
  • 030604029 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
    SATURN: Check engine light (service engine soon) illuminated, diagnostic trouble code P1683 and/or P0116 set. *tt
  • 1801103 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
    CHRYSLER: Erroneous diagnostic trouble code's (dtc) P0116/P0137/P0339. *tt
  • 020604058 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    CHEVROLET: Service engine soon lamp illuminated, false diagnostic trouble codes P0181 and/ or P0116. *tt
  • 141201 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
    CHEVROLET: Subject regarding false diagnostic trouble code P0116. *tt
  • 021001 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
    OLDSMOBILE: Information regarding engine soon lamp being illuminated for diagnostic trouble code,P0014, P1683 or P0116 a delayed transmission downshift and/or excessive fan noise. *yh
  • 300801 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
    OLDSMOBILE: Information regarding unresolved dtc P0014, false dtc P0116 and P1683. *yh
  • 01T37 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
    SATURN: Some customers may complain of the service engine soon lamp illuminating with P0116 or P1683 set in pcm history. *slc
  • 97050200397 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    TOYOTA: Exhibiting a mil "on" condition (dtc code P0116- "engine coolant temperatrue malfunction") under certain normal operating conditions. *yc
  • 970506 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    TOYOTA: Exhibiting a mil "on" condition (dtc code) P0116. *yc
Consumer Complaints for this DTC



2007 TOYOTA SIENNA with 116000. miles

The airbag light came on in the dashboard; took the van to local dealer they diagnosed code P0116 2 part repair replacement of lf side air bag assembly and wiring harness replacement which cost over $1100;
AIR BAGS,

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