DTC P0116: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range/Performance: DTC Detecting Condition

2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS, 2.7 D, AWDSECTION DTC Detecting Condition
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DTC DETECTING CONDITION CHART

Item Detecting Condition Possible cause
DTC Strategy
  • Temperature shifting is monitored during warming up
  • Poor connection
  • Faulty ECT Sensor
  • Faulty PCM
Enable Conditions
  • Engine speed < 1500 RPM
  • Load value < 10%
  • Engine coolant < -35Β°C (-31Β°F)
Threshold value
  • | Wtmax - Wtmin | > 1Β°C (33.8Β°F)
Diagnosis Time
  • 300 sec (cumulative)
MIL On Condition
  • 2 driving cycles
RENDER: 1.0x

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