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P0116, P0196

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Symptom: CHECK ENGINE lamp on. The radiator fan runs continually. Prolonged preheating time.

P0116, P0196


P0116 Engine Coolant Temperature Malfunction.

P0196 Oil Temperature Sensor Circuit Malfunction.


Fault symptoms


CHECK ENGINE lamp on.

The radiator fan runs continually.

Prolonged preheating time.


Conditions

The following conditions apply for this DTC:


P0116: When coolant temperature has not exceeded 70°C 5 minutes after the oil temperature has exceeded 80°C for 2.5 seconds.

Fault criteria not fulfilled for P0117, P0118, P0197 or P0198.

P0196: If the oil temperature has not exceeded 50°C 5 minutes after the coolant temperature has exceeded 85°C for 2.5 seconds.

Fault criteria not fulfilled for P0117, P0118, P0197 or P0198.


Diagnostic help

P0116: The control module uses 0°C as a substitute value. Diagnosis for P0196 is disengaged.

P0196: The control module uses 100°C as a substitute value. Diagnosis for P0116 is disengaged.

Note

A fault in the control module female connector can cause a trouble code. Check the contact for a bent pin, oxidation and tightness of pins. See Difficult faults in PSG16 despite trouble code