Suzuki Vitara (LY) 2016-2017 · Service Manual K14C · 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.
(1 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 3. To boost pressure sensor with IAT sensor-2
DTC Confirmation Procedure
NOTE:
Check that the following DTCs are not detected in this “DTC Confirmation Procedure”.
•MAF sensor (P0102 and P0103)
•MAP sensor (P0107 and P0108)
•ECT sensor (P0116, P0117 and 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:K14C.
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.