Suzuki Vitara (LY) 2016-2017 · Service Manual M16A · Diagnostic Information and Procedures

DTC P0116

Precautions: General safety (00)

DTC Detecting Condition and Trouble Area
DTC detecting condition Trouble area
P0116: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit Range / Performance
Difference between measured ECT and estimated ECT is more than specified value for specified time with engine running.
(3 D/C detection logic)
•ECT sensor and/or its circuit
•Thermostat
•Cooling system
•ECM
Circuit Diagram
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[A]: ECM connector (View: [a]) A2: ECT sensor ground circuit 2. ECM
A1: ECT sensor signal circuit 1. ECT sensor    
DTC Confirmation Procedure
NOTE:
Check that the following DTC is not detected in this “DTC Confirmation Procedure”.
•ECT sensor (P0118)
1)Warm up engine to normal operating temperature.
2)Run engine at idle speed for 5 min.
DTC Troubleshooting
Step Action Yes No
1
Was “Engine and Emission Control System Check” performed?
Go to Step 2.
2
Coolant level check
1)Check coolant level. icon 
Is check result OK?
Go to Step 3.
Add coolant and recheck DTC.
3
ECT sensor circuit check
1)Check ECT sensor circuits according to Step 2 under DTC P0117 / P0118:M16A.
Is check result OK?
Go to Step 4.
Repair or replace defective wire harness.
4
ECT sensor check
1)Check ECT sensor. icon 
Is check result OK?
Go to Step 5.
Replace ECT sensor.
5
Thermostat check
1)Check thermostat. icon 
Is check result OK?
Replace ECM and recheck DTC. icon 
Replace thermostat.