DTC P1288:00 [MZI-3.7]


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DTC P1288:00

CHT sensor out of self-test range

DETECTION CONDITION
•  Indicates the CHT sensor is out of self-test range. The engine is not at a normal operating temperature.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
•  Cold engine
•  Engine overheating
•  Low engine coolant level
•  CHT sensor malfunction
•  Connector or terminal malfunction

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1
VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA HAS BEEN RECORDED
•  Has FREEZE FRAME DATA been recorded?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Record FREEZE FRAME DATA on the repair order, then go to the next step.
2
VERIFY RELATED SERVICE INFORMATION AVAILABILITY
•  Verify related Service Information availability.
•  Is any related Service Information available?
Yes
Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available Service Information.
•  If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
3
VERIFY RELATED PENDING CODE OR STORED DTC
•  Verify the related PENDING CODE or stored DTCs.
•  Are other DTCs present?
Yes
Go to appropriate DTC inspection.
No
Go to the next step.
4
INSPECT THE COOLING SYSTEM
•  Inspect the vehicle coolant level.
•  Is the cooling system normal?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Inspect the cooling system (overheat), the go to Step 7.
5
INSPECT CHT SENSOR
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Replace the CHT sensor, then go to Step 7.
No
Go to the next step.
6
INSPECT FOR CORRECT PCM OPERATION
•  Disconnect all the PCM connectors.
•  Visually inspect for:
―  Pushed out pins
―  Corrosion
•  Connect all the PCM connectors and verify that they seat correctly.
•  Retrieve DTCs using the M-MDS.
•  Is the PENDING CODE for this DTC present?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
The system is correctly. Go to the next step.
7
VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P1288:00 HAS BEEN COMPLETED
•  Verify that all disconnected connectors reconnected.
•  Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the M-MDS.
•  Perform the KOEO or KOER self-test.
•  Is the PENDING CODE for the DTC present?
Yes
Repeat the inspection from Step 1.
•  If the malfunction recurs, replace the PCM.
Go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
8
VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE
•  Perform the “AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE”.
•  Are any DTCs present?
Yes
Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
No
Troubleshooting completed.