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P1217 Nissan - Engine coolant over temperature condition

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for Nissan. All interpretations of P1217

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

What P1217 means

P1217
Engine coolant over temperature condition Nissan · engine Data confidence 80%

The control module detected that the Engine coolant temperature exceeded its permissible limit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Nissan.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • coolant fan
  • coolant hoses
  • thermostat
  • radiator
  • coolant temperature switch

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1217

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.

217

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1217

What does P1217 mean?

Engine coolant over temperature condition. The control module detected that the Engine coolant temperature exceeded its permissible limit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Nissan.

Is P1217 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1217 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Nissan. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

Can TuningBot remove P1217 at file level?

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