P0116 Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range/Performance

P0116 indicates a range or performance problem in the engine coolant temperature circuit. The coolant temperature signal is not behaving as expected for engine conditions.

Code status

Needs verification

Not yet verified against SAE J2012_202509 / J2012DA. Treat unverified rows as a lookup aid, not repair authority.

System
Fuel / Air
Scope
iso-sae-controlled-p0
Standard
SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6
Source
legacy-import

Diagnostic boundary

A diagnostic trouble code reports that a monitored test failed. It does not prove one specific part is bad, and manufacturer logic can add vehicle-specific conditions.

Do not replace the thermostat or sensor based only on one reading; range/performance faults need trend and plausibility checks.

Useful checks before replacing parts

Related OBD-II codes

These nearby fuel / air entries can help compare wording and fault area. They may share the same verification status as the source database.