What the OBD-II code p0116 means

Fault code P0116 – a step-by-step guide to diagnosing and fixing it

The meaning of error code P0116 – Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range/Performance Problem
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The meaning of fault code P0116 is: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range/Performance Problem. Find out what exactly this means, the symptoms and causes of the code P0116 and how to fix the malfunction.
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