OBD Guide

U0116

Lost Communication With Coolant Temperature Control Module

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$33–111 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • Incorrect operation of cooling fans
  • Engine overheating
  • Reduced cooling system efficiency
  • Increased fuel consumption

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the module circuit
  • Malfunction of the coolant temperature control module
  • Problems with the wiring harness or connectors
  • Failures in ECU software
  • Module power problems

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the circuit and module connectors
  2. Check the power supply and ground of the module
  3. Scan the module for errors
  4. If necessary, replace the temperature control module
  5. Update ECU software if necessary

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