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P117A - Engine Oil Over Temperature - Forced Limited Power - DTC Chart

P117A - ENGINE OIL OVER TEMPERATURE - FORCED LIMITED POWER - DTC CHART

Description:  This DTC sets when the engine oil protection strategy is enabled when the engine oil temperature reaches a predetermined level in the PCM. The PCM then limits the engine RPMs until the engine oil temperature returns to normal.
Possible Causes: 
  • Engine overheating
  • Low engine coolant
  • Loaded weight is greater than the maximum vehicle weight rating. Refer to the Owner's Literature for vehicle weight ratings.
Diagnostic Aids:  This DTC is an informational DTC and may be set by an engine overheating concern. If the engine overheats, check the cooling system. Refer to the service information , Engine Cooling, to diagnose the engine overheats symptom.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All Refer to the Description, Possible Causes and Diagnostic Aids for the DTC.
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