DTC code
P0217
Engine Overtemperature Condition
Technical guide
Symptoms
- Engine overheating warning
- power derate
- coolant temp very high
Probable causes
- Engine coolant temperature too high
- cooling system failure
- low coolant
- failed fan
- thermostat stuck closed
- water pump failure
Diagnostic steps
- STOP ENGINE IF OVERHEATING.
- Check coolant level when cold.
- Check cooling fan operation.
- Check thermostat.
- Check water pump.
- Pressure test cooling system.
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