The engine temperature from the engine control module is implausible. Short circuit to
ground (P0116)
The engine temperature from the engine control module is implausible. Short circuit to ground (P0116)
Possible cause:
B11/4 (Coolant temperature sensor)
R48 (Twodisk thermostat heating element)
The cooling performance of the engine cooling system is poor.
Affected functions:
Engine diagnosis
Engine cooling
Test 1: A guided test is not available at present.
Test 2: Check component B11/4 (Coolant temperature sensor).
Test 3: Check component R48 (Twodisk thermostat heating element).
Test 4: The cooling performance of the engine cooling system is poor.
1. A guided test is not available at present.
Note:A guided test is not available at present.
2. Check component B11/4 (Coolant temperature sensor).
Test 2.1: Check component B11/4 (Coolant temperature sensor) using actual value.
Test 2.2: Check signal lines on component B11/4 (Coolant temperature sensor).2010 Mercedes Benz E 63 AMG Sedan (212.077) V86.3L (156.985)
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Test 2.3: Check internal resistance of component B11/4 (Coolant temperature sensor).
2.1. Check component B11/4 (Coolant temperature sensor) using actual value.
Test prerequisite
The actual value is not o.k.
Test sequence
Switch on ignition.
Status of relevant actual value:
Coolant temperature:Warning! Communication with ECU required.
Coolant temperature sensor ( Signal voltage ):Warning! Communication with ECU required.
Specified values
Voltage[20?C]: [3.45...3.32] V
Voltage[30?C]: ..[2.93...2.82] V
Voltage[40?C]: [2.41...2.32] V
Voltage[50?C]: [1.93...1.86] V
Voltage[60?C]: [1.51...1.46] V
Voltage[70?C]: [1.18...1.13] V
Voltage[80?C]: [0.90...0.87] V
Voltage[90?C]: [0.70...0.67] V
Voltage[100?C]: [0.54...0.25] V
Voltage[110?C]: [0.42...0.40] V
Question
Are the measurement values OK?
YES
The measurement values are OK.End of test
NO
The measurement values are not OK.Possible cause and remedy
Line from component B11/4 (Coolant temperature sensor) to component N3/10 (MESFI [ME] control unit)
B11/4 (Coolant temperature sensor)
End of test
2.2. Check signal lines on component B11/4 (Coolant temperature sensor).
Test sequence
Switch on ignition.
Status of relevant actual value:
Coolant temperature sensor ( Signal voltage ):Warning! Communication with ECU required.
Specified value
If the connection is unplugged at component B11/4 (Coolant temperature sensor), the value is approx. 5 V.
Bridge pin 1 in pin 2 at the unplugged connection of component B11/4 (Coolant temperature sensor).The value is< 0.5 V.
Question
Is the actual value o.k.?
YES
The actual value is okay.Further possible causes of fault
Check internal resistance of component B11/4 (Coolant temperature sensor).
NO
The actual value is not o.k.Possible cause and remedy
Check lines from component B11/4 (Coolant temperature sensor) to component N3/10 (MESFI [ME] control unit).
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2.3. Check internal resistance of component B11/4 (Coolant temperature sensor).
Test prerequisite
The actual value is not o.k.
Test sequence
Switch off ignition.
Disconnect connector at component B11/4 (Coolant temperature sensor).
Measure resistance with multimeter between pins ( B11/4 ) 1 and ( B11/4 ) 2
Specified values
Resistor(20? C): [3030...3130]ohms
Resistor(30? C]: [1950...2050]ohms
Resistor(40? C): [1275...1375]ohms
Resistor(50? C): [850...950]ohms
Resistor(60? C): [600...650]ohms
Resistor(70? C): [420...460]ohms
Resistor(80? C): [305...335]ohms
Resistor(90? C): [220...240]ohms
Resistor(100? C): [160...180]ohms
Resistor(110? C): [120...140]ohms
Question
Are the measurement values OK?
YES
The measurement values are OK.End of test
NO
The measurement values are not OK.Possible cause and remedy
B11/4 (Coolant temperature sensor)
End of test
3. Check component R48 (Twodisk thermostat heating element).
Test 3.1: Component R48 (Twodisk thermostat heating element) is mechanically damaged or it sticks.
Test 3.2: Test current consumption of component R48 (Twodisk thermostat heating element).
3.1. Component R48 (Twodisk thermostat heating element) is mechanically damaged or it sticks.
Test 3.1.1: R48 (Twodisk thermostat heating element) : Coolant temperature is not reached.
Test 3.1.2: R48 (Twodisk thermostat heating element) : Coolant temperature is too high.
3.1.1. R48 (Twodisk thermostat heating element) : Coolant temperature is not reached.
Warning!Communication with ECU required.
3.1.2. R48 (Twodisk thermostat heating element) : Coolant temperature is too high.
Warning!Communication with ECU required.
3.2. Test current consumption of component R48 (Twodisk thermostat heating element).
Figure legend
A ConnectionTest cable 35pin socket box
001 Sockets of component N3/10 (MESFI [ME] control unit)
05 35pin socket box
050 126pin socket box
108 Test cable 266 589 01 63 00
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N3/10 (MESFI [ME] control unit)
II 163ConnectionTest cable
III 64126ConnectionTest cable
Warning!
Connection A of test cable 108 may NOT be connected to connection B of the 126pin socket box (050).
Test sequence
Switch off ignition.
Connect socket box (126pin) to component N3/10 (MESFI [ME] control unit).
Measure direct current with multimeter between sockets [F.4] 100 and [M.54] 54 of the 126pole socket box tester.
Switch on ignition.
Specified value:
Amperage[0.6...1.2] A
Question
Is the measurement value OK?
YES
The measurement value is OK.End of test
NO
The measurement value is not OK.Possible cause and remedy
K40/4f44 (Fuse 44)
K40/4kM (Circuit 30z relay)
Check lines from component N3/10 (MESFI [ME] control unit) to component R48 (Twodisk thermostat heating element).
R48 (Twodisk thermostat heating element)
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4. The cooling performance of the engine cooling system is poor.
4. No further information available.
ground (P0116)
The engine temperature from the engine control module is implausible. Short circuit to ground (P0116)
Possible cause:
B11/4 (Coolant temperature sensor)
R48 (Twodisk thermostat heating element)
The cooling performance of the engine cooling system is poor.
Affected functions:
Engine diagnosis
Engine cooling
Test 1: A guided test is not available at present.
Test 2: Check component B11/4 (Coolant temperature sensor).
Test 3: Check component R48 (Twodisk thermostat heating element).
Test 4: The cooling performance of the engine cooling system is poor.
1. A guided test is not available at present.
Note:A guided test is not available at present.
2. Check component B11/4 (Coolant temperature sensor).
Test 2.1: Check component B11/4 (Coolant temperature sensor) using actual value.
Test 2.2: Check signal lines on component B11/4 (Coolant temperature sensor).2010 Mercedes Benz E 63 AMG Sedan (212.077) V86.3L (156.985)
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Test 2.3: Check internal resistance of component B11/4 (Coolant temperature sensor).
2.1. Check component B11/4 (Coolant temperature sensor) using actual value.
Test prerequisite
The actual value is not o.k.
Test sequence
Switch on ignition.
Status of relevant actual value:
Coolant temperature:Warning! Communication with ECU required.
Coolant temperature sensor ( Signal voltage ):Warning! Communication with ECU required.
Specified values
Voltage[20?C]: [3.45...3.32] V
Voltage[30?C]: ..[2.93...2.82] V
Voltage[40?C]: [2.41...2.32] V
Voltage[50?C]: [1.93...1.86] V
Voltage[60?C]: [1.51...1.46] V
Voltage[70?C]: [1.18...1.13] V
Voltage[80?C]: [0.90...0.87] V
Voltage[90?C]: [0.70...0.67] V
Voltage[100?C]: [0.54...0.25] V
Voltage[110?C]: [0.42...0.40] V
Question
Are the measurement values OK?
YES
The measurement values are OK.End of test
NO
The measurement values are not OK.Possible cause and remedy
Line from component B11/4 (Coolant temperature sensor) to component N3/10 (MESFI [ME] control unit)
B11/4 (Coolant temperature sensor)
End of test
2.2. Check signal lines on component B11/4 (Coolant temperature sensor).
Test sequence
Switch on ignition.
Status of relevant actual value:
Coolant temperature sensor ( Signal voltage ):Warning! Communication with ECU required.
Specified value
If the connection is unplugged at component B11/4 (Coolant temperature sensor), the value is approx. 5 V.
Bridge pin 1 in pin 2 at the unplugged connection of component B11/4 (Coolant temperature sensor).The value is< 0.5 V.
Question
Is the actual value o.k.?
YES
The actual value is okay.Further possible causes of fault
Check internal resistance of component B11/4 (Coolant temperature sensor).
NO
The actual value is not o.k.Possible cause and remedy
Check lines from component B11/4 (Coolant temperature sensor) to component N3/10 (MESFI [ME] control unit).
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2.3. Check internal resistance of component B11/4 (Coolant temperature sensor).
Test prerequisite
The actual value is not o.k.
Test sequence
Switch off ignition.
Disconnect connector at component B11/4 (Coolant temperature sensor).
Measure resistance with multimeter between pins ( B11/4 ) 1 and ( B11/4 ) 2
Specified values
Resistor(20? C): [3030...3130]ohms
Resistor(30? C]: [1950...2050]ohms
Resistor(40? C): [1275...1375]ohms
Resistor(50? C): [850...950]ohms
Resistor(60? C): [600...650]ohms
Resistor(70? C): [420...460]ohms
Resistor(80? C): [305...335]ohms
Resistor(90? C): [220...240]ohms
Resistor(100? C): [160...180]ohms
Resistor(110? C): [120...140]ohms
Question
Are the measurement values OK?
YES
The measurement values are OK.End of test
NO
The measurement values are not OK.Possible cause and remedy
B11/4 (Coolant temperature sensor)
End of test
3. Check component R48 (Twodisk thermostat heating element).
Test 3.1: Component R48 (Twodisk thermostat heating element) is mechanically damaged or it sticks.
Test 3.2: Test current consumption of component R48 (Twodisk thermostat heating element).
3.1. Component R48 (Twodisk thermostat heating element) is mechanically damaged or it sticks.
Test 3.1.1: R48 (Twodisk thermostat heating element) : Coolant temperature is not reached.
Test 3.1.2: R48 (Twodisk thermostat heating element) : Coolant temperature is too high.
3.1.1. R48 (Twodisk thermostat heating element) : Coolant temperature is not reached.
Warning!Communication with ECU required.
3.1.2. R48 (Twodisk thermostat heating element) : Coolant temperature is too high.
Warning!Communication with ECU required.
3.2. Test current consumption of component R48 (Twodisk thermostat heating element).
Figure legend
A ConnectionTest cable 35pin socket box
001 Sockets of component N3/10 (MESFI [ME] control unit)
05 35pin socket box
050 126pin socket box
108 Test cable 266 589 01 63 00
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N3/10 (MESFI [ME] control unit)
II 163ConnectionTest cable
III 64126ConnectionTest cable
Warning!
Connection A of test cable 108 may NOT be connected to connection B of the 126pin socket box (050).
Test sequence
Switch off ignition.
Connect socket box (126pin) to component N3/10 (MESFI [ME] control unit).
Measure direct current with multimeter between sockets [F.4] 100 and [M.54] 54 of the 126pole socket box tester.
Switch on ignition.
Specified value:
Amperage[0.6...1.2] A
Question
Is the measurement value OK?
YES
The measurement value is OK.End of test
NO
The measurement value is not OK.Possible cause and remedy
K40/4f44 (Fuse 44)
K40/4kM (Circuit 30z relay)
Check lines from component N3/10 (MESFI [ME] control unit) to component R48 (Twodisk thermostat heating element).
R48 (Twodisk thermostat heating element)
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4. The cooling performance of the engine cooling system is poor.
4. No further information available.
