P017C
Cylinder Head Temperature Sensor A Circuit Low
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
- Check battery and charging voltage first
- Disconnect CHT sensor A and check the signal wire for a short to ground
- Inspect the CHT sensor A connector for water or corrosion
- Check the CHT sensor A harness for pinches
- Replace CHT sensor A if the wiring tests good
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.