P1217 2009 NISSAN SENTRA - Engine Over Temperature
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
Tech notes
The coolant system thermostat it's the most likely cause of the P1217 code.When is the 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.
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.
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