DTC P0217 Engine Coolant Over Temperature Condition (4JJ3 without DPD)

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 to 16 V.
  • The ignition switch is ON.
  • The engine is running.
  • DTCs P0116, P0117, P0118, P060B, and P0697 are not set.

Refer to "51.Engine Control 1A.Troubleshooting(4JJ3 without DPD) DTC P0116 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance".

Refer to "51.Engine Control 1A.Troubleshooting(4JJ3 without DPD) DTC P0117 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Low".

Refer to "51.Engine Control 1A.Troubleshooting(4JJ3 without DPD) DTC P0118 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit High".

Refer to "51.Engine Control 1A.Troubleshooting(4JJ3 without DPD) DTC P060B Internal Control Module A/D Processing Performance".

Refer to "51.Engine Control 1A.Troubleshooting(4JJ3 without DPD) DTC P0697 Sensor Reference Voltage 3 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(4JJ3 without DPD) 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(4JJ3 without DPD) DTC type definitions".