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P1299 Mazda - Cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor - fail safe cooling activated

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for Mazda. All interpretations of P1299

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What P1299 means

P1299
Cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor - fail safe cooling activated Mazda · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor - fail safe cooling activated circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Mazda.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • CHT sensor
  • engine overheating
  • ECM

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1299

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Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

299

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1299

What does P1299 mean?

Cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor - fail safe cooling activated. The control module detected a fault associated with the Cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor - fail safe cooling activated circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Mazda.

Is P1299 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1299 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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