PowertrainP0217

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Engine Over Temperature Condition

35 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

The engine has overheated: the coolant temperature went above the safe range, usually because of a problem in the cooling system.

2Common causes

Low coolant level or a coolant leak
Stuck-closed thermostat
Radiator fan not running
Failing water pump
Blocked radiator or an airlock in the cooling system
Blown head gasket

3Can I drive?

Serious · drive with care

Stop as soon as it is safe, switch the engine off, and let it cool. Do not keep driving: overheating can warp the cylinder head and destroy the engine. Have the car towed or diagnosed before driving again.

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 35

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	P0217	Selected Gear. 'Number' 2. - There Is No Engagement Brand	Powertrain
BAIC Motor	P0217	Engine Coolant Over Temperature Condition Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P0217	Engine Over Temperature Condition SAE	Powertrain
BMW	P0217	Engine Coolant Over Temp. Condition Brand	Powertrain
BYD	P0217	Engine Coolant Over Temperature Condition Brand	Powertrain
Chery	P0217	Misfire Fault Brand	Powertrain
Daewoo	P0217	Engine Coolant Over Temperature Brand	Powertrain
DFFS	P0217	Engine Coolant Over Temperature Condition Brand	Powertrain
DFFX	P0217	Engine Coolant Over Temperature Condition Brand	Powertrain
DFXK	P0217	Engine Coolant Over Temperature Condition Brand	Powertrain
EOBD	P0217	Motorkühlmittel-Überhitzungszustand Brand	Powertrain
Ford	P0217	Engine Over Temperature Condition SAE	Powertrain
Geely	P0217	Engine Coolant Temperature Too High Brand	Powertrain
GM	P0217	Engine coolant over temperature Brand	Powertrain
Great Wall	P0217	Engine Coolant Over Temperature Condition Brand	Powertrain
Hafei	P0217	Engine Coolant Over Temperature Condition Brand	Powertrain
Holden	P0217	Engine Overtemperature Brand	Powertrain
Honda	P0217	Engine Over Temperature Condition SAE	Powertrain
Hyundai	P0217	Engine Over Temperature Condition SAE	Powertrain
Isuzu	P0217	Engine Over Temperature Condition SAE	Powertrain
Land Rover	P0217	Engine Over Temperature Condition SAE	Powertrain
Mahindra	P0217	Engine Over Temperature Condition SAE	Powertrain
Maserati	P0217	Coolant Temperature Too High Brand	Powertrain
Mazda	P0217	Engine Over Temperature Condition SAE	Powertrain
Mitsubishi	P0217	Engine coolant over temperature Brand	Powertrain
Opel	P0217	Engine coolant over temperature Brand	Powertrain
Peugeot	P0217	Engine Over Temperature Condition SAE	Powertrain
Proton	P0217	Engine coolant over temperature Brand	Powertrain
Saab	P0217	Kühlmitteltemperatur zu hoch Brand	Powertrain
MG (SAIC)	P0217	Engine Coolant Temperature Too High Brand	Powertrain
Sprinter	P0217	Engine Over Temperature Condition SAE	Powertrain
Suzuki	P0217	Engine Coolant Over Temperature Condition Brand	Powertrain
Tata	P0217	Engine Overheat Brand	Powertrain
Toyota	P0217	Engine coolant overtemperature condition Brand	Powertrain
Volkswagen	P0217	Engine Coolant Over-Temperature Condition 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.

5Extended variant codes 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0217 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mercedes-Benz	P021700	Die Kühlmitteltemperatur des Motors ist zu hoch. Brand	Powertrain

6Related codes

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