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PowertrainP117A

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Engine Oil Over Temperature - Forced Limited Power

12 brands affected · Description from Land Rover data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

Safety: This code relates to engine oil pressure or oil level. Low oil pressure can destroy the engine within minutes.

1What it means in plain English

The engine or powertrain control system has stored a fault that does not have specific guidance in this database yet.

2Common causes

  1. Sensor or actuator fault
  2. Wiring or connector fault
  3. Vacuum or intake leak
  4. Fuel or ignition problem
  5. Control module fault

3Can I drive?

Serious · drive with care

Stop the engine as soon as it is safe and do not drive until it has been checked. Low oil pressure or a low oil level can destroy the engine within minutes.

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

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
BYDP117ANO. 379 battery voltage sampling wire loop fault BrandPowertrain
DaewooP117ANo description available Powertrain
EOBDP117AAir fuel ratio BrandPowertrain
GMP117ANo description available Powertrain
HoldenP117AAir/Fuel Ratio Imbalance BrandPowertrain
Land RoverP117AEngine Oil Over Temperature - Forced Limited Power BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP117AFMCU IGBT4 TEMP.SNS circuit high BrandPowertrain
OpelP117ANo description available Powertrain
PeugeotP117ANo description available Powertrain
PorscheP117ANo description available Powertrain
ProtonP117AFMCU IGBT4 TEMP.SNS circuit high BrandPowertrain
SaabP117ANo description available 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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