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P1461 Dodge - Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor implausible signal

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for Dodge. All interpretations of P1461

P · PowertrainThermal_managementOBD2

What P1461 means

P1461
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor implausible signal Dodge · thermal_management Data confidence 62%

The control module judged the Engine coolant temperature (ECT) signal implausible when compared with other operating data. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Dodge.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • connections
  • ECT sensor
  • ECM

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1461

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

461

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1461

What does P1461 mean?

Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor implausible signal. The control module judged the Engine coolant temperature (ECT) signal implausible when compared with other operating data. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Dodge.

Is P1461 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1461 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Dodge. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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