What does Prius coolant control valve do?
The coolant storage tank helps reduce emissions and increase fuel economy (more on how below). But because the Prius has this storage tank, it needs something called a coolant flow control valve (aka water control valve) to regulate the flow of coolant in and out of the storage tank.
What kind of coolant does a Prius use?
ZEREX – G05® 50/50 Ready-to-Use Antifreeze / Coolant, 1 Gallon (Part No. ZXG05RU1)
What does check engine light mean on Prius?
2021 Toyota Prius Prime Check Engine Light Flashing Other generally common reasons for a Check Engine Light are faulty head gasket, dirty mass airflow sensor, defective emissions control part, a malfunction with the fuel injection system, damaged oxygen sensor, or damaged spark plugs to name a few.
What is po116?
P0116 is the OBD-II generic code that indicates the engine control module (ECM) ECT monitor has read that the ECT sensor range or the sensor performance is not as the ECM expected when starting from a cold start and warm shut down, to the next cold start.
What is coolant flow control valve?
Excellent coolant flow control Coolant switch valves control the coolant flow in side-flow cooling circuits of the powertrain and in the heating circuits of passenger compartments. In hybrid and electric vehicles, they can be used for coolant flow distribution, e.g. for cooling the battery and power electronics.
Do hybrid cars need special coolant?
Cooling Systems Most hybrids have a separate cooling system for the inverter and electric motors/generators in the transmission case. These cooling systems typically have their own electric pump, heat exchanger and special coolant. On the Fusion, Escape and Prius, there are two coolant reservoirs under the hood.
What coolant does Toyota use?
Genuine Toyota Super Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant is a new generation ethylene glycol based coolant which is pre-diluted 50:50 with de-ionized water for freeze protection to -34°F. Non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite and non-borate coolant formulated with long-life hybrid organic acid technology.
What causes P0116?
Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0116 stands for “Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit Range/Performance.” This DTC is triggered by the PCM after it detects that the voltage signals relayed by the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor fall outside the normal manufacturer-specified range.
What does the p1116 code mean on a Dodge Ram?
A P1116 trouble code is related to a vehicle’s engine coolant sensor that sends a temperature signal to the engine computer so it can relay a signal to the temperature gauge in your dash.
What kind of car has a p1116 engine coolant temperature sensor?
All P1116 codes that deal with the engine coolant temperature sensor are associated with either Citroen/Peugeot, Ford, General Motors, and Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Need help with a P1116 code?
How long is the warranty on a p1116 trouble code?
All our repairs are backed by our 12-month / 12,000-mile warranty. A P1116 trouble code is related to a vehicle’s engine coolant sensor that sends a temperature signal to the engine computer so it can relay a signal to the temperature gauge in your dash.