PowertrainP0116

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range/Performance

43 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

Safety: This code relates to engine cooling or temperature. Overheating can damage the engine.

1What it means in plain English

The coolant temperature reading does not rise the way the engine computer expects, so it cannot tell if the engine is warming up normally.

2Common causes

Stuck-open thermostat
Low coolant level
Faulty coolant temperature sensor
Air pocket in the cooling system
Damaged wiring or connector

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Have it checked soon. If the engine overheats or the heater stays cold, stop as soon as it is safe and let it cool.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 43

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	P0116	Battery. Control Output Signal. Warning Lamp. - Operation Failure Brand	Powertrain
BAIC Motor	P0116	Water temperature sensor fault Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P0116	Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range/Performance SAE	Powertrain
BMW	P0116	Coolant temperature, maximum value, plausibility Brand	Powertrain
BYD	P0116	ECT sensor range Brand	Powertrain
Chery	P0116	ECT sensor range Brand	Powertrain
Chrysler	P0116	Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor circuit short Brand	Powertrain
Daewoo	P0116	Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Malfunction Brand	Powertrain
Daihatsu	P0116	Water temperature sensor Brand	Powertrain
DFFS	P0116	Water temperature, circuit abnormal Brand	Powertrain
DFFX	P0116	ECT sensor range Brand	Powertrain
DFXK	P0116	Coolant temperature sensor signal stuck Brand	Powertrain
EOBD	P0116	Sensor suhu pendingin mesin 1 rentang/kinerja sirkuit Brand	Powertrain
Ford	P0116	This service function should be run after the cause and rectification of of the following DTC has been carried out -07 Brand	Powertrain
Geely	P0116	ECT sensor range Brand	Powertrain
GM	P0116	Engine Coolant Temperature(ECT) Sensor Performance Brand	Powertrain
Great Wall	P0116	ECT sensor range Brand	Powertrain
Hafei	P0116	ECT sensor range Brand	Powertrain
Holden	P0116	Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Circuit Brand	Powertrain
Honda	P0116	Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range/Performance SAE	Powertrain
Hyundai	P0116	Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range/Performance SAE	Powertrain
Isuzu	P0116	Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range/Performance SAE	Powertrain
Land Rover	P0116	This diagnostic trouble code will always appear with Brand	Powertrain
Mahindra	P0116	Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range/Performance SAE	Powertrain
Maserati	P0116	Engine coolant temperature sensor 1 performance Brand	Powertrain
Mazda	P0116	Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range/Performance SAE	Powertrain
Mitsubishi	P0116	ECT sensor range Brand	Powertrain
Nissan	P0116	Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range/Performance SAE	Powertrain
Opel	P0116	Engine Coolant Temperature(ECT) Sensor Performance Brand	Powertrain
Perodua	P0116	Water temperature sensor Brand	Powertrain
Peugeot	P0116	Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range/Performance SAE	Powertrain
Porsche	P0116	Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range/Performance SAE	Powertrain
Proton	P0116	ECT sensor range Brand	Powertrain
Saab	P0116	Kühlmitteltemperatur (ECT) Sensor Leistung Brand	Powertrain
MG (SAIC)	P0116	Engine Coolant Temp.Circ. Inplausible Brand	Powertrain
Smart	P0116	Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range/Performance SAE	Powertrain
Sprinter	P0116	Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range/Performance SAE	Powertrain
Subaru	P0116	Reduction of failsafe no start when is triggered by block heater Brand	Powertrain
Suzuki	P0116	Engine coolant temp. (ECT) sensor circuit range / performance problem Brand	Powertrain
SWM Motor	P0116	Coolant temperature sensor signal implausible Brand	Powertrain
Tata	P0116	High Coolant Temperature Brand	Powertrain
Toyota	P0116	Coolant temperature sensor signal stuck Brand	Powertrain
Volkswagen	P0116	Engine Coolant Temp. Sensor (G62): Implausible Signal Brand	Powertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 9

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0116 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Hyundai	P011600	is set when the signal of ECTS is not changed under Engine running condition Brand	Powertrain
Porsche	P011600	No description available	Powertrain
SsangYong	P011600	Engine coolant temperature circuit range / performance Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P011628	Der Kühlmitteltemperatur-Sensor 1 hat Funktionsstörung. Der Signal-Offset ist außerhalb des zulässigen Bereiches. Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P011662	Der Kühlmitteltemperatur-Sensor 1 hat Funktionsstörung. Der Signalvergleich ist fehlerhaft. Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P011664	Der Kühlmitteltemperatur-Sensor 1 hat Funktionsstörung. Es liegt ein unplausibles Signal vor. Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P011684	Der Kühlmitteltemperatur-Sensor 1 hat Funktionsstörung. Es liegt ein Signal unterhalb des zulässigen Grenzwertes. Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P011685	Der Kühlmitteltemperatur-Sensor 1 hat Funktionsstörung. Es liegt ein Signal oberhalb des zulässigen Grenzwertes. Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P011686	Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit Range/Performance signal invalid Brand	Powertrain

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