OBD Guide

U0617

Lost Communication With Engine Coolant Bypass Valve C

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Deterioration of the cooling system
  • Possible engine overheating
  • Reduced engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in valve circuit
  • Coolant bypass valve malfunction
  • Problems with the wiring harness or connectors
  • Engine ECU malfunction
  • Corrosion of contacts or connectors

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the bypass valve circuit
  2. Check the condition of the connectors and wiring harness
  3. Test valve resistance
  4. Replace faulty bypass valve if necessary
  5. Reset the error code and check the system

Related codes

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