P017E

Cylinder Head Temperature Sensor A Circuit Intermittent/Erratic

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$33–89 (est.)

Symptoms

Unstable engine operation
Increased fuel consumption
Power reduction
Difficulty starting

Causes

Open or short circuit in wiring harness
Poor contact in the sensor connector
DVTs malfunction
Problems with the ECU

How to Fix

Check the wiring harness for breaks and damage
Clean and check sensor connector contacts
Test sensor resistance at different temperatures
Replace sensor if necessary
Check signals from the sensor with a scanner

Related codes

P0115 P0116 P0117 P0118