DTC P0217 (Flash Code 542) Engine Coolant Over Temperature Condition (RZ4E-TC)

1. DTC P0217 description

The engine coolant temperature sensor is installed near the thermostat housing. The engine coolant temperature sensor is a variable resistor and measures the temperature of the engine coolant. If the ECM detects an excessively high temperature in the engine coolant, the DTC is set.

2. Condition for setting DTC P0217

Condition for running the DTC

  • The battery voltage is 9 V or more.
  • The ignition switch is ON.
  • The engine is running.
  • DTCs P0116, P0117, P0118, P060B, and P1655 are not set.

Refer to "51.Engine Control 1A.Troubleshooting(RZ4E-TC) DTC P0116 (Flash Code 23) Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance".

Refer to "51.Engine Control 1A.Troubleshooting(RZ4E-TC) DTC P0117 (Flash Code 23) Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Low".

Refer to "51.Engine Control 1A.Troubleshooting(RZ4E-TC) DTC P0118 (Flash Code 23) Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit High".

Refer to "51.Engine Control 1A.Troubleshooting(RZ4E-TC) DTC P060B (Flash Code 36) Internal Control Module A/D Processing Performance".

Refer to "51.Engine Control 1A.Troubleshooting(RZ4E-TC) DTC P1655 (Flash Code 59) Sensor Reference Voltage 4 Circuit".

Condition for setting the DTC

  • The ECM detects that the engine coolant temperature is 110°C {230°F} or more for 5 seconds.

3. Action taken when DTC P0217 sets

  • Euro4: The ECM does not illuminate the MIL or SVS indicator light. Refer to Action taken when DTC sets - Type D (Euro4).
  • Except Euro4: The ECM does not illuminate the check engine warning light. Refer to Action taken when DTC sets - Type D (Except Euro4).

Refer to "51.Engine Control 1A.Troubleshooting(RZ4E-TC) DTC type definitions".

4. Condition for clearing DTC P0217

  • Refer to Condition for clearing the DTC - Type D.

Refer to "51.Engine Control 1A.Troubleshooting(RZ4E-TC) DTC type definitions".