P0CC0

Drive Motor A Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$6–22 (est.)

Symptoms

Unstable temperature readings on the dashboard
Engine overheating
Reduced engine power
Increased fuel consumption
Check Engine light comes on

Causes

Poor contact in the sensor connector
Open or short circuit in wiring
Coolant temperature sensor malfunction
Contact corrosion
Problems with the engine control unit

How to Fix

Check connections and sensor connector
Test the sensor circuit for open and short circuit
Check sensor resistance at different temperatures
Replace the coolant temperature sensor if necessary
Clean contacts from corrosion

Related codes

P0CC1 P0CC2 P0115