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DTC P0116: ECT Sensor 1 Range/Performance Problem Honda Fit GE

Note. Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION .

  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  2. Check ECT SENSOR 1 in the DATA LIST with the HDS. Is about 176°F (80°C) or more, or 0.78 V or less indicated? YES: Go to step 6 . NO: Go to step 3 .
  3. Note the value of ECT SENSOR 1 in the DATA LIST with the HDS.
  4. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (A/T in P or N, M/T in neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
  5. Check ECT SENSOR 1 in the DATA LIST with the HDS. Does ECT SENSOR 1 change 18°F (10°C) or more? YES: Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at ECT sensor 1 and the ECM/PCM. NO: Go to step 11 .
  6. Note the value of ECT SENSOR 1 in the DATA LIST with the HDS.
  7. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  8. Open the hood, and let the engine cool for 3 hours.
  9. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  10. Check ECT SENSOR 1 in the DATA LIST with the HDS. Did ECT SENSOR 1 change 18°F (10°C) or more from the value in step 6 ? YES: Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at ECT sensor 1 and the ECM/PCM. NO: Go to step 11 .
  11. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  12. Replace ECT sensor 1 (see «ECT SENSOR 1 REPLACEMENT»(ref-320426-S22783962312009071400000) ).
  13. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  14. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.
  15. Do «ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE»(ref-320447-S03803966382009071400000) .
  16. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS. Is DTC P0116 indicated? YES: Check for poor connections or loose terminals at ECT sensor 1 and the ECM/PCM, then go to step 1 . NO: Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.