code 0116
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code 0116
I just installed a Mugen low temp thermostat and fan switch. I drove the car for a while for maybe 25 min. Then while idling my CEL came on and it displayed a 0116-ECT Sensor Range/Performance Problem
Who here has put the Mugen switch and thermo and has experienced this?
Who here has put the Mugen switch and thermo and has experienced this?
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Originally Posted by Slows2k,Jun 28 2005, 11:18 PM
I've gone 10K miles without any issue with the Mugen t-stat and switch.
Did you bleed all the air out of the cooling system after refilling it?
Did you bleed all the air out of the cooling system after refilling it?
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Originally Posted by billman250,Jun 29 2005, 12:24 AM
Yo how's your heat work? I've found it can be difficult to get the air out. The gauge will show 3 bars, but the heat blows cold.
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It may of had an air pocket around the thermostat, causing a long warm-up time. I'd clear the DTC and see if it recodes. It's also a possibility the ECT sensor is faulty, or the wiring to it.
Do you have anything recently wired into a common sensor ground?
Do you have anything recently wired into a common sensor ground?
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Originally Posted by Slows2k,Jun 29 2005, 07:00 AM
It may of had an air pocket around the thermostat, causing a long warm-up time. I'd clear the DTC and see if it recodes. It's also a possibility the ECT sensor is faulty, or the wiring to it.
Do you have anything recently wired into a common sensor ground?
Do you have anything recently wired into a common sensor ground?
NO, actually I haven't wired anything on my car recently.
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Originally Posted by Billman250,Jun 29 2005, 12:24 AM
Yo how's your heat work? I've found it can be difficult to get the air out. The gauge will show 3 bars, but the heat blows cold.
I have exactly that. I checked the code and it gave me P0116 code. It happened while I was on my smoking break with the car idling. For the past few days the heater didn't blow hot air for long time, it use to get hot quickly even while idling.
Any ideas if it's just air?
I checked the coolant level this evening and found it was low, so I topped it up and the reservoir was empty, so I filled that up. I went for a drive, parked and checked the reservoir again, which was low again, so I filled it up. I'll check it again in the morning. Do I have to bleed the head? I have not done any work on my car for a real long time.
Advice is appreciated.
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Slows2k,
The car is still turbocharged. Its odd because I don't smell any coolant. Being an ex rx-7 owner, I am used to the smell of coolant. I'll bleed the head and see how it goes. It's odd though, there is not a drop of coolant in the engine bay and my exhaust doesn't smell sweet either.
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The car is still turbocharged. Its odd because I don't smell any coolant. Being an ex rx-7 owner, I am used to the smell of coolant. I'll bleed the head and see how it goes. It's odd though, there is not a drop of coolant in the engine bay and my exhaust doesn't smell sweet either.
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