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Honda CR-V Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) system ➜ DTC P1116: ECT Sensor 1 Range/Performance Problem

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 : Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.  
REPAIR VERIFICATION  
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1. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.  
Confirmed  
DTC  
Pending  
DTC  
Freeze  
Frame  
DTC Description  
P1109 BARO SENSOR CIRCUIT OUT OF RANGE  
HIGH  
Is DTC P1109 indicated?  
YES : 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 : If the PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the PCM was substituted, replace the original  
PCM See PCM REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION or PCM UPDATE . If any other Pending or Confirmed  
DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.  
DTC P1116: ECT SENSOR 1 RANGE/PERFORMANCE PROBLEM  
Fig. 282: DTC Troubleshooting Flow Chart (P1116)  
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.  
NOTE:  
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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 .  
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If DTC P0111 is stored at the same time as DTC P1116, troubleshoot DTC  
P0111 first, then recheck for DTC P1116.  
Confirmed  
DTC  
Pending  
DTC  
Freeze  
Frame  
DTC Description  
P1116 ECT SENSOR 1 CIRCUIT  
RANGE/PERFORMANCE PROBLEM  
1. Connector visual check:  
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1. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at these locations:  
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ECT sensor 1  
ECT sensor 2  
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Are the connections and terminals OK?  
YES : The connections and terminals are OK. Go to step 2.  
NO : Repair the connections or terminals, then do the repair verification .  
2. PGM-FI system check:  
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1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).  
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2. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.  
Confirmed  
DTC  
Pending  
DTC  
Freeze  
Frame  
DTC Description  
P1116 ECT SENSOR 1 CIRCUIT  
RANGE/PERFORMANCE PROBLEM  
P2183 ECT SENSOR 2 CIRCUIT  
RANGE/PERFORMANCE PROBLEM  
Are DTC P1116 and P2183 indicated at the same time?  
YES : Go to step 5.  
NO : Only DTC P1116 is indicated. Go to step 3.  
3. ECT sensor 1 performance check:  
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1. Start the engine, and let it idle for 10 minutes.  
2. Check the parameter(s) below with the HDS.  
Threshold  
Current conditions  
Signal  
Values  
Unit Values Unit  
Less than 108 Β°F  
Less than 42 Β°C  
ECT SENSOR 1  
Do the current condition(s) match the threshold?  
YES : REPLACE ECT SENSOR 1 , then do the repair verification .  
NO : ECT sensor 1 is OK at this time. Go to step 4.  
4. Problem verification:  
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1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).  
2. Allow ECT sensor 1 to cool to the ambient temperature.  
3. Note the ambient temperature.  
4. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).  
5. Quickly 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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6. Compare the value of ECT SENSOR 1 and the ambient temperature.  
Does the value of ECT SENSOR 1 differ 5.4 Β°F (3 Β°C) or more from the ambient temperature?  
YES : REPLACE ECT SENSOR 1 , then do the repair verification .  
NO : Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at  
ECT sensor 1, ECT sensor 2, and the PCM.  
5. ECT sensor 1 performance check:  
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1. Start the engine, and let it idle for 10 minutes.  
2. Check the parameter(s) below with the HDS.  
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Threshold  
Current conditions  
Signal  
Values  
Unit Values Unit  
Less than 108 Β°F  
Less than 42 Β°C  
ECT SENSOR 1  
Do the current condition(s) match the threshold?  
YES : REPLACE ECT SENSOR 1 , then do the repair verification .  
NO : Go to step 6.  
6. ECT sensor 2 performance check:  
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1. Let the engine idle for 10 minutes.  
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2. Check the parameter(s) below with the HDS.  
Threshold  
Current conditions  
Signal  
Values  
Unit Values Unit  
Less than 108 Β°F  
Less than 42 Β°C  
ECT SENSOR 2  
Do the current condition(s) match the threshold?  
YES : REPLACE ECT SENSOR 2 , then do the repair verification .  
NO : Go to step 7.  
7. Problem verification:  
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1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).  
2. Allow the sensors to cool to the ambient temperature.  
3. Note the ambient temperature.  
4. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).  
5. Quickly note the value of ECT SENSOR 1 and ECT SENSOR 2 in the DATA LIST with the  
HDS.  
Current conditions  
Signal  
Values  
Unit  
ECT SENSOR 1  
ECT SENSOR 2  
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6. Compare the value of ECT SENSOR 1 and the value of ECT SENSOR 2 to the ambient  
temperature individually.  
Does either sensor differ more than 5.4 Β°F (3 Β°C) from the ambient temperature?  
YES : Replace the sensor that differed more than 5.4 Β°F (3 Β°C) from the ambient temperature, then do the  
repair verification .  
NO : Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at  
ECT sensor 1, ECT sensor 2, and the PCM.  
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 A/T SYSTEM or HOW  
TO TROUBLESHOOT THE FUEL AND EMISSIONS SYSTEMS .  
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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  
P1116 ECT SENSOR 1 CIRCUIT  
RANGE/PERFORMANCE PROBLEM  
Is DTC P1116 indicated?  
YES : Check for poor connections or loose terminals at ECT sensor 1, ECT sensor 2, 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.  
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