DTC Acura P1116 Short Explanation
Channel: Maxidot
Date: 18/04/2020

The video focuses on the basic Acura-specific diagnostic error code.
Contents:
- Basic DTC analysis according to OBD2 protocol standard.
- Insight into programming
- an explanation of what a bit is and how a byte is formed
- decoding the Error Code to the base programming
- A diagnostically understandable description of the Diagnostic Trouble Code
- Basic error definition
- Possible causes or errors of the car and its parts describing the mentioned error

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Make: 
Acura 
Code: 
P1116 
Definition: 
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor 1 Circuit Range/Performance Problem 
Description: 
A malfunction is detected if the following 3 conditions are present after the engine has stopped and the ignition switch has been turned to LOCK (0) for at least 6 hours before restarting the engine: (1) When the temperature difference between the IAT and ECT1 is 57 ºF (32 ºC) or more. (2) When the temperature difference between the IAT and ECT2 is 30 ºF (17 ºC) or more. (3) When the temperature difference between the ECT2 and ECT1 is 73 ºF (41 ºC) or more. NOTE: If DTC P0111 is stored at the same time as DTC P1116, troubleshoot DTC P0111 first, then recheck for DTC P1116. 
Cause: 
Poor connections or loose terminals at ECT sensor 1 and ECT sensor 2
Faulty ECT sensor 1 
Faulty ECT sensor 2