P0117 Dodge - will the car over heat because of this

Question

This code came up and my car is over heating

Answer 1

replace the thermostat first, and if the car still over heats or the car thinks the car is overheating replace the Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor.

 

Possible causes

- Low engine coolant level
- Faulty Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor
- Faulty engine coolant thermostat
- Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor harness is open or shorted
- Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor circuit poor electrical connection

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