The control module detected that the Cylinder head temperature (CHT) temperature exceeded its permissible limit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Mazda.
Possible causes
- Wiring
- CHT sensor
- engine overheating
- ECM
TuningBot DTC Database · v4.37.15
Manufacturer-specific interpretation for Mazda. All interpretations of P1285
The control module detected that the Cylinder head temperature (CHT) temperature exceeded its permissible limit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Mazda.
Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.
Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.
Specific fault index within the subsystem.
Cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor - overheating detected. The control module detected that the Cylinder head temperature (CHT) temperature exceeded its permissible limit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Mazda.
P1285 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Mazda. The same number can mean something different on other brands.
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