PowertrainP017E

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Cylinder head temperature sensor 'A' circuit intermittent/erratic

12 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Oxygen sensor: measures oxygen in the exhaust gas · Mass air flow sensor: measures the air going into the engine · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

This code is in the fuel, air and oxygen sensor range, which also includes coolant temperature faults.

2Common causes

Dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor
Vacuum or intake air leak
Weak fuel pump or clogged fuel filter
Faulty fuel injector
Faulty oxygen sensor
Wiring or connector fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Have it diagnosed if the engine runs badly or the code keeps returning. Because this range includes coolant temperature sensors, watch the temperature gauge: if it climbs into the red, or the engine overheats or stalls, stop safely and get professional help.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 12

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	P017E	No description available	Powertrain
Daewoo	P017E	No description available	Powertrain
EOBD	P017E	Sirkuit sensor suhu kepala silinder 'A' intermiten/acak Brand	Powertrain
GM	P017E	No description available	Powertrain
Holden	P017E	Cylinder Head Temperature Sensor Circuit Erratic Brand	Powertrain
Honda	P017E	No description available	Powertrain
Isuzu	P017E	No description available	Powertrain
Land Rover	P017E	Cylinder Head Temperature Sensor - Circuit Intermittent/erratic Brand	Powertrain
Opel	P017E	No description available	Powertrain
Peugeot	P017E	No description available	Powertrain
Saab	P017E	No description available	Powertrain
Toyota	P017E	Cylinder head temperature sensor 'A' circuit intermittent/erratic Brand	Powertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

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