P01E7

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 3 Circuit Intermittent/Erratic

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$22–56 (est.)

Symptoms

Unstable temperature readings on the dashboard
Engine overheating
Increased fuel consumption
Unstable engine idling

Causes

Damage to the sensor wiring harness
Poor contact in the sensor connector
Malfunction of coolant temperature sensor No. 3
Problems with the ECU

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the sensor wiring harness
Clean the contacts in the sensor connector
Replace coolant temperature sensor No. 3 if necessary
Check the operation of the computer

Related codes

P0115 P0116 P0117