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P1217 2009 NISSAN SENTRA

P1217 2009 NISSAN SENTRA - Engine Over Temperature

Repair Importance Level: 3/3
Repair Difficulty Level: 3/3   
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P1217 2009 NISSAN SENTRA Possible Causes

  • Faulty Thermostat
  • Faulty cooling fan motor
  • Cooling fan harness is open or shorted
  • Cooling fan circuit poor electrical connection
  • Engine Control Module (ECM) Program
  • Leaking radiator hose
  • Leaking or clogged radiator
  • Radiator cap
  • Leaking or damage Water pump
  What does this mean?

First diagnose P1217 2009 NISSAN SENTRA code

    Check the "Possible Causes" listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.

P1217 2009 NISSAN SENTRA Tech Notes

The coolant system thermostat it's the most likely cause of the P1217 code.
  What does this mean?

Cost of diagnosing the P1217 2009 NISSAN SENTRA code

    Labor: 1.0

    The cost of diagnosing the P1217 2009 NISSAN SENTRA code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair labor rates vary by location, your vehicle's make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

When is the P1217 2009 NISSAN SENTRA code detected?

- Cooling fan does not operate properly (Overheat)
- Cooling fan system does not operate properly (Overheat)
- Engine coolant was not added to the system using the proper filling method
- Engine coolant is not within the specified range.

P1217 2009 NISSAN SENTRA Possible Symptoms

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
  • Engine overheating

P1217 2009 Nissan Sentra Description

The Engine Control Module (ECM) controls the cooling fan corresponding to the vehicle speed, engine coolant temperature, refrigerant pressure, and air conditioner ON signal. The control system has 3-step control [HIGH/LOW/OFF].

If the cooling fan or another component in the cooling system malfunctions, engine coolant temperature will rise. When the engine coolant temperature reaches an abnormally high temperature condition, a malfunction is indicated.

OBDII Code P1217 2009 Nissan Sentra - Engine Over Temperature - AutoCodes.com

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