P01E6

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 3 Circuit High

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$22–111 (est.)

Symptoms

Incorrect temperature readings on the instrument panel
Problems starting the engine in cold weather
Reduced cooling system efficiency
Increased fuel consumption

Causes

Open circuit in the sensor circuit
Short circuit to ground
Malfunction of the temperature sensor itself
Wiring Harness Problems
Bad contacts in connectors

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the wiring harness and connectors
Measure sensor resistance at different temperatures
Check the voltage in the sensor circuit
If necessary, replace the coolant temperature sensor
Reset the error and check if it returns

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