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P1290 - Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Sensor Circuit Low - DTC Chart

P1290 - CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE (CHT) SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW - DTC CHART

Description:  This DTC sets when a CHT circuit short to ground concern is present.
Possible Causes: 
  • CHT circuit short to ground
  • Damaged CHT sensor
  • Damaged CHT wiring harness or connector
Diagnostic Aids:  The DTC P0117 may also be reported when this DTC sets. Either of these DTCs illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to Pinpoint Test DL .