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P1285 Ford - Cylinder Head Over Temperature Condition

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for Ford. All interpretations of P1285

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

What P1285 means

P1285
Cylinder Head Over Temperature Condition Ford · engine Data confidence 80%

The control module detected that the Cylinder Head temperature exceeded its permissible limit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • cooling system fault
  • CHT sensor

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1285

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

285

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1285

What does P1285 mean?

Cylinder Head Over Temperature Condition. The control module detected that the Cylinder Head temperature exceeded its permissible limit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.

Is P1285 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1285 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Ford. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

Can TuningBot remove P1285 at file level?

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