Dodge P0217

P0217 Dodge

DECREASED ENGINE PERFORMANCE DUE TO ENGINE OVERHEAT CONDITION

POSSIBLE CAUSES

  • ECT SENSOR
  • OTHER DTC’S
  • MECHANICAL FAILURE

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

NOTE: Refer to VERIFICATION TESTS for appropriate verification test procedures.

  1. With the DRBIII®, read DTCs. Are other Cooling system DTCs present?
    Yes –> Trouble shoot the other DTCs first
    No –> Go To 2
  2. Allow the engine to reach normal operating temperature. Use a temperature probe and measure the engine temperature near the ECT Sensor. With the DRBIII®, read the Engine Temperature. Compare the temperature probe reading with the DRBIII® reading. Are the readings within 10°F of each other?
    Yes –> Repair the cause of mechanical failure
    No –> Replace the coolant temp sensor.
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