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PowertrainP1116

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Coolant temperature too high during start

30 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · 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 engine or powertrain control system has stored a fault that does not have specific guidance in this database yet.

2Common causes

  1. Sensor or actuator fault
  2. Wiring or connector fault
  3. Vacuum or intake leak
  4. Fuel or ignition problem
  5. Control module fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Watch the temperature gauge. Stop safely and let the engine cool if the gauge climbs, steam appears, or a red warning light comes on.

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 30

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP1116No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP1116throttle learning long deviation BrandPowertrain
BYDP1116NO. 279 battery voltage sampling wire loop fault BrandPowertrain
CheryP1116Mechanical BDC (UMA) first self-learning failed BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1116Coolant thermostat valve stuck BrandPowertrain
DFFSP1116Coolant temperature too high during start BrandPowertrain
DFFXP1116Cooling water temperature is too high when starting BrandPowertrain
DFXKP1116Cooling water temperature too high at start-up BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1116CAN error BrandPowertrain
GeelyP1116Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor Heating: B1 S1: Open Circuit BrandPowertrain
GMP1116ECT Signal Unstable or Intermittent BrandPowertrain
HoldenP1116Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Not Plausible BrandPowertrain
HondaP1116HDS output, update BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP1116No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP1116No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP1116No description available Powertrain
MahindraP1116No description available Powertrain
MaseratiP1116No description available Powertrain
MitsubishiP1116Secondary voltage BrandPowertrain
NissanP1116No description available Powertrain
OpelP1116ECT Signal Unstable or Intermittent BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP1116No description available Powertrain
PorscheP1116No description available Powertrain
ProtonP1116Secondary voltage BrandPowertrain
SaabP1116ECT Signal Unstable or Intermittent BrandPowertrain
SubaruP1116No description available Powertrain
SuzukiP1116Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Performance at Engine Soaking BrandPowertrain
TataP1116Coolant Temperature Signal - Generic BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP1116Coolant temperature too high during start BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP1116Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor Heating Bank 1 Sensor 1: Open Circuit BrandPowertrain

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 55

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P1116 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP111600Coolant sensor temperature global fault (plausibility or sensor fault) BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP111601No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111602No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111603No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111604No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111605No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111606No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111607No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111608No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111609No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111610No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111611No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111612No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111614No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111651No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111652No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111653No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111654No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111655No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111657No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111658No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111660No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111662No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111664No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111665No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111666No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111667No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111668No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111669No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111670No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111671No description available Powertrain
SsangYongP111671Scheduled charging fault (switch signal stuck) BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP111672No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111673No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111674No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111675No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111676No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111677No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111678No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111679No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111680No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111681No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111682No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111683No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111684No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111685No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111686No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111687No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111688No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111689No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111690No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111691No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111692No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111693No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP111695No description available Powertrain

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