P0116 Error Description Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range/Performance Failure Indicates the engine coolant temperature rationality test has failed. The PCM logic that sets this DTC indicates that engine coolant temperature sensor (ECT or CHT) drifted higher than the nominal sensor calibration curve...
P0117 – Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Circuit Low Input Indicates the sensor signal is less than Self-Test minimum. The ECT sensor minimum is 0.2 volts or 121°C (250°F). Note on some vehicles that are not equipped with an ECT sensor, CHT can be used and can set this DTC Poss...
In the initial stages of engine operation, the PCM checks all three components for common electrical issues and, depending on the year and model of the vehicle, will set a variety of fault codes—for example, P0443 for a CPS open or short condition and P0446 for a CVS open or short co...