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Diagnostic reference · P017C

P017C

Cylinder Head Temperature Sensor A Circuit Low

System
Fuel and air metering (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Fuel/Air Metering

What it means

P017C means Cylinder Head Temperature Sensor A Circuit Low.

Where it lives

For P017C, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P017C reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • A short to ground in the CHT sensor A signal wire
  • A CHT sensor A element shorted internally
  • Water in the CHT sensor A connector
  • A pinched or chafed CHT sensor A harness
  • Low battery voltage pulling sensor references down

What to do next

  1. Check battery and charging voltage first
  2. Disconnect CHT sensor A and check the signal wire for a short to ground
  3. Inspect the CHT sensor A connector for water or corrosion
  4. Check the CHT sensor A harness for pinches
  5. Replace CHT sensor A if the wiring tests good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.