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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 726 (ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM - DIAGNOSIS)DTC P0116: ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE PROBLEMMONITOR DESCRIPTION
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Monitor Description

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Monitor Description
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The engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor is used to monitor the engine coolant temperature. The ECT sensor has a thermistor that varies its resistance depending on the temperature of the engine coolant. When the coolant temperature is low, the resistance in the thermistor increases. When the temperature is high, the resistance drops. The variations in resistance are reflected in the voltage output from the sensor. The ECM monitors the sensor voltage and uses this value to calculate the engine coolant temperature. When the sensor output voltage deviates from the normal operating range, the ECM interprets this as a fault in the ECT sensor and sets a DTC.

Examples:

  1. Upon starting the engine, the coolant temperature (ECT) was between 35°C (95°F) and 60°C (140°F). If after driving for 250 seconds, the ECT still remains within 3°C (5.4°F) of the staring temperature, a DTC will be set (2 trip detection logic).
  2. Upon starting the engine, the coolant temperature (ECT) was over 60°C (140°F). If, after driving for 250 seconds, the ECT still remains within 1°C (1.8°F) of the starting temperature, a DTC will be set (6 trip detection logic).
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