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Honda CR-V Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) system ➜ DTC P0116: ECT Sensor 1 Circuit Range/Performance Problem

Sensor/IAT Sensor 5P Connector No. 1 (RED)  
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Is there continuity?  
YES : The TA wire is OK. Update the PCM See PCM REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION or PCM  
UPDATE if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good PCM See PCM  
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION or PCM UPDATE , then do the repair verification .  
NO : Repair an open in the TA wire between the PCM (B42) and the MAF sensor/IAT sensor, then do  
the repair verification .  
REPAIR VERIFICATION  
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1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).  
2. Reconnect all connectors.  
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).  
4. Reset the PCM with the HDS See HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE A/T SYSTEM or HOW  
TO TROUBLESHOOT THE FUEL AND EMISSIONS SYSTEMS .  
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5. DO THE PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE .  
6. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.  
DTC Description  
Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame  
P0113 IAT SENSOR CIRCUIT HIGH VOLTAGE  
Is DTC P0113 indicated?  
YES : Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the MAF sensor/IAT sensor and the PCM. If the PCM  
was updated, substitute a known-good PCM See PCM UPDATE or PCM REMOVAL AND  
INSTALLATION , then recheck. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1.  
NO : Troubleshooting is complete. If the PCM was substituted, replace the original PCM See PCM UPDATE  
or PCM REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs are indicated, go to  
the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.  
DTC P0116: ECT SENSOR 1 CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE PROBLEM  
Fig. 34: DTC Troubleshooting Flow Chart (P0116)  
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NOTE:  
Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and  
review the general troubleshooting information See HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT  
THE A/T SYSTEM or HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE FUEL AND EMISSIONS  
SYSTEMS .  
Confirmed  
DTC  
Pending  
DTC  
Freeze  
Frame  
DTC Description  
P0116 ECT SENSOR 1 CIRCUIT  
RANGE/PERFORMANCE PROBLEM  
1. ECT sensor 1 check:  
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1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).  
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2. Check the parameter(s) below with the HDS.  
Threshold  
Values  
Current conditions  
Unit Values Unit  
Signal  
More than 176 Β°F  
More than 80 Β°C  
ECT SENSOR 1  
Do the current condition(s) match the threshold?  
YES : Note the value of ECT SENSOR 1, then go to step 3.  
NO : Note the value of ECT SENSOR 1, then go to step 2.  
2. Problem verification (low temperature):  
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1. Note the value of ECT SENSOR 1 in the DATA LIST with the HDS.  
Current conditions  
Signal  
Values  
Unit  
ECT SENSOR 1  
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2. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3, 000 rpm without load (in P or N) until the radiator  
fan comes on, then let it idle.  
3. Check ECT SENSOR 1 in the DATA LIST with the HDS.  
Current conditions  
Signal  
Values  
Unit  
ECT SENSOR 1  
Does ECT SENSOR 1 change 18 Β°F (10 Β°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 PCM.  
NO : The failure is duplicated. REPLACE ECT SENSOR 1 , then do the repair verification .  
3. Problem verification (high temperature):  
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1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).  
2. Open the hood, and let the engine cool for 3 hours.  
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).  
4. Check ECT SENSOR 1 in the DATA LIST with the HDS.  
Current conditions  
Signal  
Values  
Unit  
ECT SENSOR 1  
Does ECT SENSOR 1 change 18 Β°F (10 Β°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 PCM.  
NO : The failure is duplicated. REPLACE ECT SENSOR 1 , then do the repair verification .  
REPAIR VERIFICATION  
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1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).  
2. Reset the PCM with the HDS See HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE FUEL AND EMISSIONS  
SYSTEMS or HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE A/T SYSTEM .  
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3. DO THE PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE .  
4. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.  
Confirmed  
DTC  
Pending  
DTC  
Freeze  
Frame  
DTC Description  
P0116 ECT SENSOR 1 CIRCUIT  
RANGE/PERFORMANCE PROBLEM  
Is DTC P0116 indicated?  
YES : Check for poor connections or loose terminals at ECT sensor 1 and the 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.  
DTC P0117: ECT SENSOR 1 CIRCUIT LOW VOLTAGE